The Bible states that we should loan money with no expectations of getting it back. However, if you loan your child money almost every month, is it a sin to ask for some of the money? Ask but not insist, is that the way? EACH MONTH IT IS AGREED TO BE PAID BACK WITHIN A COUPLE WEEKS. It is just so hard to say "no."
2007-09-17 22:44:30 · 15 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you're asking but not insisting then you're not expecting to get it back, you're only hoping you do. That sounds to me like it's in line with loaning without expectation of getting it back.
By the way, can I borrow $5?
2007-09-17 22:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by CSE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have loaned money to your child,that means the child is an adult and capable of assuming his responsibilities.To ask that the loan be paid back gradually isn't a sin,if anything you teach that adult to stand on his own two feet,which is precisely your function as a parent.Don't feel guilty,put your foot down,you worked hard for that money and no one is handing out any freebies.I believe it's called tough love.
2007-09-18 05:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Never loan what you can not live without. Let your child know that the well is going dry and what ever they pay back will go into a pot for the next time they need it.
2007-09-18 05:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know which bible your reading but I am sure in there somewhere it says about repaying as well.
Their your childen they are going to take everything you offer. Learn to say no and like I tell my children of you want something, " get a job." I am assuming your children aren't young. The more you give the more people take.
2007-09-18 06:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't a sin to ask for money. If a person is up against it, there isn't any harm in asking. If money is owed to you. Again, it's not a sin to ask for a little of it back.
2007-09-18 23:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all due respect. Perhaps there are lessons the child must still be taught. There is no one in a better position to be the teacher.
2007-09-18 05:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by sympleesymple 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is saying give with your heart,help your neighbor,
feed a stranger,it does not say let your child "use' you.it also states honor your mother and father,i think it is time to say no.
2007-09-18 05:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't loan your child any more money if he/she is taking advantage of you.
You are not helping; you are teaching your child poor values.
Your job is to help your child to grow up to be independent. You are not doing that.
2007-09-18 05:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Bible teaching, If you expect it back- don't lend it. This leads to conflict.
2007-09-18 06:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by Premaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anybody made an agreement, it is good to follow otherwise many problems will come. if any one forgive others because of their inability to do so, the blessings from God is in abundance.
2007-09-18 06:12:09 · answer #10 · answered by R S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋