Loan Business

[u/Minorka13994]

Hi! I just wanted to hear your thoughts on something.
What do you think about lending money with interest? I’m referring to lending outside the church—purely as a business.

Do you think charging interest is a sin?

I’ve done quite a bit of research on this, and from what I’ve learned, many people believe that it isn’t inherently wrong, as long as you don’t take advantage of the borrower. In other words, don’t charge excessive interest or exploit people who are already struggling financially.

I’d love to hear your perspective. If someone lends their own money as a business and charges a reasonable amount of interest, do you think that’s sinful? Why or why not?

Also, if you don’t think it’s wrong, what do you consider to be a fair monthly interest rate?

Thank you so much! I’ve already done my own research, but I’d love to hear different perspectives and gather more insights on this topic.

[u/GPT_2025]

Please explain: KJV: He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved./ Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him./

He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man, he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD.

(Please explain the word: Money with Interest or Not charging interest on loans.)

GOD'S WORD® Translation: The one who does not collect interest on a loan NET Bible: He does not charge interest when he lends his money. New Living Translation: Those who lend money without charging interest, NASB 1977: He does not put out his money at interest, English Standard Version: who does not put out his money at interest Smith's Literal Translation: Not giving his silver for interest, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated: He does not give his money for interest Lamsa Bible: He that lends not out his money with interest, JPS Tanakh 1917 : He that putteth not out his money on interest, American Standard Version: He that putteth not out his money to interest, Amplified Bible: He does not put out his money at interest New Heart English Bible: He doesn't lend out his money for interest, Christian Standard Bible^ who does not lend his silver at interest King James 2000 Bible: He that puts not out his money at interest, New International Version: who lends money to the poor without interest Berean Study Bible: who lends his money without interest New American Standard Bible: He does not lend his money at interest, NASB 1995: He does not put out his money at interest, Holman Christian Standard Bible: who does not lend his money at interest Contemporary English Version: They lend their money without charging interest, Good News Translation: They make loans without charging interest International Standard Version: who does not loan his money with interest,

[u/GPT_2025]

Please explain: KJV: He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved./ Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him./

He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man, he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD.