“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom.... Owe no man anything, but to love one another.” Rom. 13:7, 8.
2. In what condition is one who borrows?
“The borrower is servant to the lender.” Prov. 22:7.
3. To what extent is one responsible for that borrowed?
“And if a man borrow aught of his neighbor, and it be hurt, or die, ... he shall surely make it good.” Ex. 22:14.
4. Why did the young man in Elisha's time feel so bad about the loss of an ax head?
“But as one was felling a beam, the ax head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.” 2 Kings 6:5.
5. What miracle was wrought by Elisha for its restoration?
“And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim.” Verse 6.
Note.—From this we may learn God's willingness to help those who honestly seek to meet their obligations.