Deuteronomy 14 – 15
I notice that all physical desires are being described as lust here – that seems to blur the distinction between natural desires for food etc. and excessive or unhealthy desires.
Lending money is a way to rule over others but borrowing is a form of servitude. Until there are no poor among them Israel shall forgive debts among themselves every seven years although they may still require repayment from foreigners for money borrowed.
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