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Socialism in the Bible?
By Ben Heath
With the latest government bailouts and troubles with our financial system, we have been moving
quickly towards “Socialism.” And our soon to be President has even stated that he wants to
“Spread the wealth.” This kind of a statement is in agreement with the Communist Manifesto, where
it talks about the “redistribution of wealth.” So as Christian Patriots we have our work cut out for us
these next four years as we move away from Capitalism and towards “anti-Christian Socialism.”
Make no mistake about it, our freedom and way of life is under attack and we are at war!
So what does the Bible say about Socialism and Capitalism? Which financial system does God
approve of?
The answer of course is: Capitalism
In Matthew 25 Jesus taught a parable commonly called “The Parable of the Talents.” In this
parable, Jesus explained in detail how the Capitalist financial system should work and how it is
even the way “The Kingdom of Heaven” will operate. We could even take the flip side of this and
say that the Socialist financial system is the way “Satan’s false kingdom” operates.
This is how Jesus opened up the parable:
The talents that were given to the servants represent their unique gifts and abilities. And the
master of these servants expected the servants to work hard to make a profit with the talents that
were given them. Does this principle sound familiar to you? That’s the way Capitalism works! All
the servants were supposed to be productive by using their talents and abilities to serve others
and in return be rewarded based upon performance.
As it is stated later on in the Parable:
He did a great job and now he gets to move up and excel! There was however one servant in the
parable who had a “Socialist” mentality. He didn’t do any work, he was lazy. And he didn’t think it
was fair that he had to produce for his master. He considered his boss to be a “mean evil
Capitalist.” So he was fired and lost everything that he had. Christ used this man as an example to
illustrate to us that “Socialism” is an evil financial system. It promotes misery and sadness. And
Jesus went on further to debunk the “redistribution of wealth” mentality by saying:
That’s a pretty strong statement. Wow! Instead of taking from the rich and giving to the poor,
Christ says take the talent from the lazy unprofitable servant and give it to someone willing to
produce. So yes, the Bible has a lot to say about Socialism and Capitalism if one simply takes the
time to understand the Word of God.
So let us stand up for the “Capitalism” because it is the system that made America so great and
allows us to attain freedom and happiness. But more importantly God approves of it!
God Bless.
By Ben Heath
With the latest government bailouts and troubles with our financial system, we have been moving
quickly towards “Socialism.” And our soon to be President has even stated that he wants to
“Spread the wealth.” This kind of a statement is in agreement with the Communist Manifesto, where
it talks about the “redistribution of wealth.” So as Christian Patriots we have our work cut out for us
these next four years as we move away from Capitalism and towards “anti-Christian Socialism.”
Make no mistake about it, our freedom and way of life is under attack and we are at war!
So what does the Bible say about Socialism and Capitalism? Which financial system does God
approve of?
The answer of course is: Capitalism
In Matthew 25 Jesus taught a parable commonly called “The Parable of the Talents.” In this
parable, Jesus explained in detail how the Capitalist financial system should work and how it is
even the way “The Kingdom of Heaven” will operate. We could even take the flip side of this and
say that the Socialist financial system is the way “Satan’s false kingdom” operates.
This is how Jesus opened up the parable:
- For the Kingdom of Heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own
servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another
two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took
his journey.
–Matthew 25:14-15
The talents that were given to the servants represent their unique gifts and abilities. And the
master of these servants expected the servants to work hard to make a profit with the talents that
were given them. Does this principle sound familiar to you? That’s the way Capitalism works! All
the servants were supposed to be productive by using their talents and abilities to serve others
and in return be rewarded based upon performance.
As it is stated later on in the Parable:
- “After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he
that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, ‘Lord, thou
deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.’ His
lord said unto him, ‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a
few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter into the joy of the lord.’”
--Matthew 25:19-21
He did a great job and now he gets to move up and excel! There was however one servant in the
parable who had a “Socialist” mentality. He didn’t do any work, he was lazy. And he didn’t think it
was fair that he had to produce for his master. He considered his boss to be a “mean evil
Capitalist.” So he was fired and lost everything that he had. Christ used this man as an example to
illustrate to us that “Socialism” is an evil financial system. It promotes misery and sadness. And
Jesus went on further to debunk the “redistribution of wealth” mentality by saying:
- “Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. For
everyone that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not
shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer
darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
--Matthew 25:28-29
That’s a pretty strong statement. Wow! Instead of taking from the rich and giving to the poor,
Christ says take the talent from the lazy unprofitable servant and give it to someone willing to
produce. So yes, the Bible has a lot to say about Socialism and Capitalism if one simply takes the
time to understand the Word of God.
So let us stand up for the “Capitalism” because it is the system that made America so great and
allows us to attain freedom and happiness. But more importantly God approves of it!
God Bless.
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