Usury

Should the validity of it be challenged or forgotten?

Not exactly the best strategy to win an extra round in the game of musical chairs.

“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.”

Camille Pissarro

No chair for you.

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: With usury people might think they are better than others?

ChatGPT (jan23):

Usury, or the practice of lending money with interest, can create a situation where some people have access to more resources and financial power than others. This can lead to a belief among some people that they are better or more successful than others, based on their wealth and access to financial resources. However, it’s important to note that this belief is not necessarily in line with Jesus’ teachings, which emphasize humility, generosity, and care for the poor and marginalized.

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Extra:

Romans 12:3

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.

Give some different interpretations:

1. Do not let pride or envy lead you to overestimate your own worth, but use your faith to guide you in assessing yourself properly. (ao)

2. Do not be too quick to judge yourself, but instead recognize the gifts that God has given you and use them to the best of your ability. (ao)

3. Do not be arrogant in your self-perception, but instead be honest and humble in your assessment of yourself and your faith. (ao)

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romans_12
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism

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Books:

1. “The Seven Storey Mountain” by Thomas Merton
2. “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence
3. “The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
4. “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas à Kempis
5. “The Pursuit of God” by A.W. Tozer

Documentaries:

1. “The Human Experience” (2008)
2. “The True Cost” (2015)
3. “The Price We Pay” (2014)
4. “The End of Usury” (2011)
5. “The Corporation” (2003)

Movies:

1. “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)
2. “Wall Street” (1987)
3. “Margin Call” (2011)
4. “The Big Short” (2015)
5. “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013)

Series:

1. “Mr. Robot” (2015-2019)
2. “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013)
3. “Mad Men” (2007-2015)
4. “Succession” (2018-present)
5. “Billions” (2016-present)

Songs:

1. “Money” by Pink Floyd
2. “Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles
3. “Material Girl” by Madonna
4. “Gold Digger” by Kanye West
5. “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits

Artworks:

1. “The Death of Marat” by Jacques-Louis David
2. “The Gross Clinic” by Thomas Eakins
3. “The Treachery of Images” by René Magritte
4. “The Moneylender and His Wife” by Quentin Matsys
5. “The Treasures of Satan” by Jean Delville

Podcasts:

1. “Planet Money” by NPR
2. “The Indicator” by NPR
3. “Freakonomics Radio” by Stephen J. Dubner
4. “The Dave Ramsey Show” by Dave Ramsey
5. “Slate Money” by Slate Magazine

Purpose: to create usury-awareness

Would you agree…

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— Atotsm (@Atotsm2) August 19, 2022

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