What does the Bible say about bankruptcy?

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There are many of us that have concerns about filing for bankruptcy that go beyond our reputation. When our faith is our focus, it can be important to know what the Bible has to say about bankruptcy. We offer some Bible verses that could reassure you so that you can move forward and get a fresh financial start for yourself and your family. Your family life and finances are such an important issue, and many hardworking individuals have suffered terrible financial stress through job loss, a divorce or a serious medical disaster. When finances are out of your control, it is important that you protect your family and your future. Get help from a Jacksonville bankruptcy lawyer from The Law Offices of Robert Peters P.A. We are here to help you through the process.

Bible Verses about Debt

There are several Bible verses that refer to how we are supposed to deal with those who are in debt. Here are some quotes that could help you come to a decision.

From Deuteronomy 15: 1-2

"At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, because the Lord's release has been proclaimed."

From Deuteronomy 15: 7-10

"If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be. Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, 'The seventh year, the year of release is near,' and your eye look grudgingly on your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cry to the Lord against you, and you be guilty of sin. You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. "

From Deuteronomy 15: 1-23

"At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, because the Lord's release has been proclaimed. Of a foreigner you may exact it, but whatever of yours is with your brother your hand shall release. But there will be no poor among you; for the Lord will bless you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you for an inheritance to possess- if only you will strictly obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all this commandment that I command you today. ..."

We hope that these verses will help you come to the right decision. We are here to help you through the process and to get you a fresh start, as you deserve.

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