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."
Themes
◇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.
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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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