Gospel of Thomas · 95 of 114 · tr. Thomas O. Lambdin
Logion 95
Jesus said, "If you have money, do not lend it at interest, but give it to one from whom you will not get it back."
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Love Of Neighbourethics
Active compassionate care for others as a central spiritual obligation or expression of divine love.
[auto] The instruction to give without expectation of return embodies active compassionate care for others as a spiritual duty.
All passages →Renunciation Of Wealthethics
The spiritual danger of attachment to material possessions; wealth as a spiritual obstacle.
[auto] The passage centrally addresses the handling of material wealth, advising against profit-seeking and encouraging detachment through giving.
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