Is Debt a Sin?

Is debt a sin? Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson explore Proverbs 22:7—”the borrower is slave to the lender”—to unpack the biblical wisdom around debt, lending, and financial stewardship. This episode examines how Proverbs offers general truths rather than absolute promises, distinguishing between wise financial decisions and sinful behavior. They discuss Old Testament laws against charging interest, the Year of Jubilee, and how consumer debt differs from predatory lending.

Discover why the Bible focuses more on lenders than borrowers, how perpetual debt stifles spiritual fruit, and what sacrificial generosity looks like in Christian community. Whether you’re wrestling...