None need fear that their liberality would bring them to want. Obedience to God's commandments would surely result in prosperity. "Thou shalt lend unto many nations," He said, "but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee." Deuteronomy 15:6.

Ingen behøvede at frygte for, at deres rundhåndethed ville gøre dem fattige. Hvis de var lydige imod Guds bud, var de sikre på at opnå velstand. "Du skal låne ud til mange folk," sagde Herren, "men selv skal du ikke låne; og du skal få magt over mange folk, men de skal ikke få magt over dig." 5. Mos. 16, 6.