Early merchant class charged commission for services. [1] Jesus detested profiteering. [2] Men entitled to fair and legitimate profit. [3]
Being displaced in continental nation. [4] Doomed unless augmented by service motives. [5] Mighty civilizer augmented by desire to serve. [6] Must not be taken away until unnecessary. [7] Self-serving; incompatible with teachings of Jesus. [8]
See also: UB 71:6.