A True Giver: Thoughts on Socialism

True giving is from the heart, not by the sword. Socialism is a nice idea; we all take care of one another. Everyone pays their fair share so that we all can live healthy and happy lives. The problem is that there is not a choice in the matter. We have to take from those who do not wish to give in order to make it work. Not wanting to give is human nature which is also sin. There will always be those who do not wish to give just like there are always those who do not wish to work. Then those who don’t wish to give to those who do not wish to work will decide that they do not wish to work, because they are forced to give. The natural response is to force labor which is, guess what, slavery. It is a vicious cycle, but there is a solution. Jesus Christ was the ultimate giver. He gave his life for all of us, not just some of us. He paid the ultimate price so that you and I could have eternal life if we choose to follow his example. He taught us to give from our hearts and to take care of those in need not those in want, because everything that one wants is not a good thing. I want a bigger house and a nicer car and a flat screen TV in every room and to be able to live it up the way I feel like doing, but that would not be good for me. I want everyone to have good things and the best health care, but there are not enough billionaires in the world to pay for that even if they wanted to. Jesus said that the poor would always be with us. But even the poor are capable of giving from the heart. Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything-all she had to live on." Mark 12:41-44
True Christians give from the heart whether they are rich or poor: money, food, time, heath care. The only way to become a true giver is to turn our hearts and lives over to the ultimate giver, who is Jesus Christ. We are simply not capable of true giving without Him who gave us life. Jesus is the answer to all of life’s problems, He is The Way. He said so. Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

Should Christians Be Involved In Politics?

Should Christians be involved in politics? Some would say no, and that faith should be between you and God. However, sometimes we are forced to be involved in politics. In the book of Daniel, Shadrach, Meschach and Abednigo had politics forced all over them. They had the choice to either obey the law and bow down to the king, violating their conscience and the first two of the Ten Commandments or to obey God by putting Him before the law and facing the fiery furnace. So if man’s law violates God’s law then we are forced to participate. Right now there are those who would like to take away the rights of those who would follow God first and if we don’t get involved in politics we could seriously lose our rights. Use it or lose it. There are photographers being sued for refusing to photograph weddings of homosexual couples therefore losing their right to do business. And the government is trying to force health care professionals to perform abortions against their conscience or lose their license to do business. There are those who want to make it illegal to even mention the name of Jesus in public because some might just be offended. This is no different than a government forcing everyone to go to a particular church or to any church for that matter, which is also wrong. Benjamin Franklin said, "Man will ultimately be governed by God or by tyrants." People originally came to this country so that they could worship God freely in the way they wished to do so. They also made the law so that those who did not wish to worship God were free also. Free will is a God given right. Things go wrong when human led establishments try to take it away. It was humans ignoring God’s will who decided that slavery was okay, and God who convicted people to fight against it. Only a God led establishment can assure freedom for all. So, what can we do? Vote with our conscience. Get involved in some way to preserve life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Take every opportunity to stand up for what you believe in. Be involved in politics before it is forced upon you. Use it or lose it.

Should Christians Be Involved In Politics?

Should Christians be involved in politics? Some would say no, and that faith should be between you and God. However, sometimes we are forced to be involved in politics. In the book of Daniel, Shadrach, Meschach and Abednigo had politics forced all over them. They had the choice to either obey the law and bow down to the king, violating their conscience and the first two of the Ten Commandments or to obey God by putting Him before the law and facing the fiery furnace. So if man’s law violates God’s law then we are forced to participate. Right now there are those who would like to take away the rights of those who would follow God first and if we don’t get involved in politics we could seriously lose our rights. Use it or lose it. There are photographers being sued for refusing to photograph weddings of homosexual couples therefore losing their right to do business. And the government is trying to force health care professionals to perform abortions against their conscience or lose their license to do business. There are those who want to make it illegal to even mention the name of Jesus in public because some might just be offended. This is no different than a government forcing everyone to go to a particular church or to any church for that matter, which is also wrong. Benjamin Franklin said, "Man will ultimately be governed by God or by tyrants." People originally came to this country so that they could worship God freely in the way they wished to do so. They also made the law so that those who did not wish to worship God were free also. Free will is a God given right. Things go wrong when human led establishments try to take it away. It was humans ignoring God’s will who decided that slavery was okay, and God who convicted people to fight against it. Only a God led establishment can assure freedom for all. So, what can we do? Vote with our conscience. Get involved in some way to preserve life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Take every opportunity to stand up for what you believe in. Be involved in politics before it is forced upon you. Use it or lose it.