Tag: usury

  • Let’s talk about money

    Let’s talk about money

    In the parable of the talents, Jesus invites us to see the destructive and dishonest truth of greed—and the truth of abundant grace.

  • Usury—the enemy of trust

    Usury—the enemy of trust

    The concept of usury—the lending of money immorally, to exploit another—is widely condemned by religions. And practiced everywhere.

  • Between Proper 27 + 28 (Year A)

    Between Proper 27 + 28 (Year A)

    Preparing for this week’s sermon begins, not with talk of talents, but of usury—and why Jesus seems to encourage us all to sin.