Contradiction with Exodus 22:25
Prohibits charging interest to the poor, suggesting a more lenient approach than selling someone into slavery for debt.
Exodus 22:25: If thou lend money to [any of] my people [that is] poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
Contradiction with Leviticus 25:39-40
Advocates for treating impoverished individuals as hired workers rather than slaves, conflicting with selling them to pay off debt.
Leviticus 25:39-40: And if thy brother [that dwelleth] by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant: [compel...: Heb. serve thyself with him with the service, etc]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:1-2
Calls for debt cancellation every seven years, contrary to strict debt collection efforts as described in Matthew 18:25.
Deuteronomy 15:1-2: At the end of [every] seven years thou shalt make a release.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 5:10-11
Urges the return of properties and cessation of taking advantage of fellow Israelites financially, opposing the practice of selling someone into servitude for debts.
Nehemiah 5:10-11: I likewise, [and] my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:12
Encourages forgiveness of debts as God forgives sins, implying a more forgiving attitude towards debt than imprisonment or sale.
Matthew 6:12: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Contradiction with Luke 6:34-35
Instructs to lend without expecting anything in return, suggesting leniency and grace as opposed to demanding repayment through severe measures.
Luke 6:34-35: And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.