The legislation increases the U.S. debt limit by $4 trillion, among many other provisions.
The Word of God offers a multifaceted perspective on debt. While it doesn’t explicitly condemn all forms of debt as sinful, it strongly encourages responsible financial management and discourages unnecessary borrowing. Key themes include the idea that debt can be a form of slavery, a burden that prevents rest, and a consequence of not relying on God for provision.
Proverbs 22:7 states, “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is a slave to the lender,” highlighting the power dynamics associated with debt.
THE HILL
by Mychael Schnell and Emily Brooks
House Republicans on Thursday morning (5/21/2025) passed a sweeping bill full of President Donald J. Trump’s legislative priorities, marking a major win for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), but kicking off what is expected to be a bitter battle with the Senate over achieving key parts of the White House’s policy agenda.
The chamber cleared the sprawling package in a 215-214 early-morning vote after days of marathon meetings, intense negotiations that spanned both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, and a series of last-minute changes to the bill, which were crucial in coalescing Republicans around the measure.
In the end, just two Republicans, Representatives Thomas Massie (KY) and Warren Davidson (OH), opposed the legislation. House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-MD) voted “present.” More Here
