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To: goldstategop

For a Christian: The Lord is our Provider.
If we submit to the Lord, and work hard, the Lord will bless us.
A wealthy man has been blessed by the Lord. Who are we to judge how he obtained his wealth? If he obtained his wealth through nefarious means, that is between him and the Lord.

We are commanded to work, as unto the Lord; support our families; and share with those in need from compassion. God will also provide for those in need, as they learn to serve Him.

No where does scripture suggest a right to TAKE form the more fortunate, only that we should be generous to those in need.

For a Marxist/Liberation Theology adherent: The State/society has an inferred ‘contract’ to provide for the members/subjects. The rich have too much, and must have obtained it by exploiting the worker. Those who will not share their wealth with the poor are greedy. Their greed justifies taking their wealth by force.

So a Christian works for his wealth, which is provided by God, and shares with the poor out of compassion.
A Marxist depends upon the social contract for his wealth, the State is his provider, and he takes from the ‘rich’ out of envy.

Sorry for needing so many words to explain such a basic concept.


28 posted on 03/14/2013 6:49:23 AM PDT by LucianOfSamasota (Tanstaafl - its not just for breakfast anymore...)
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To: LucianOfSamasota

Actually, no apologies necessary, well stated sir or madam.


29 posted on 03/14/2013 6:50:18 AM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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