You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Usury or Interest Illustrative of the improvement of talents received from GodJudgments denounced against those who exacted unlawfulThe curse attending the giving or receiving of unlawful, alluded toThe Jews: Allowed to take, from strangers.The Jews: Forbidden to take, from brethren specially when poor.The Jews: Forbidden to take, from brethren. The Jews: Often guilty of taking.The Jews: Required to restore.The lending of money or other property for increaseThose enriched by unlawful, not allowed to enjoy their gainTrue and faithful Israelites never took, from their brethren