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ACTS 2:44-47 – PETER’S WAY, NOT BERNIE’S
Last post I promised a look at Acts 2:44-47 in which the N. T. Jesus followers sold goods and combined resources to take care of the influx of people joining the church. To do this, let me set the … Continue reading
Posted in Amos, minor prophets, Uncategorized
Tagged a simple study of minor prophets, Acts 2:44-47, Bernie Sanders, Capitalism, charity, communes, minor prophets, socialism
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AMOS, A SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR?
If you have studied the Book of Amos (https://onetahayes.com/2021/09/02/amos/) with me, you probably have noticed that he was quite a social justice warrior. In other words, God is deeply concerned about justice and mercy to the poor. Chapter 8:1-3 comes … Continue reading
Posted in Amos, Capitalism, minor prophets, socialism, Uncategorized
Tagged Amos, Capitalism, charity, giving to poor, minor prophets, socialism, taxes
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NO LOVE SUSTAINED BY POT OF FAKE GOLD
From four years ago. Worth another thought. Especially now that USA citizens are taking such a serious look at socialism. What a bill of goods, the Biden administration is getting by with by presenting these trillion dollar pots of gold … Continue reading
Posted in charity, socialism, Uncategorized
Tagged national debt, pot of gold, President Biden, socialism
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE
If Ammie had not had to go to the hospital, the chair wouldn’t cause me so much pain. “She’s okay,” the doctor said. “She has a brilliant mind. We are going to keep her for some testing and studies.” It … Continue reading
Posted in family, freedom, politics, Rochelle's picture prompt
Tagged childrearing, family, freedom, government control, Marxism, politics, socialism
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IRRATIONAL
Angry bear Kills the food giver Lacks logic. ********************* https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/06/01/weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-anger-logic/
Posted in anger, Capitalism, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, socialism, Uncategorized
Tagged anger, Capitalism, haiku, politics, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, socialism
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SELLING OUT FOR A POT OF STEW
It seems to me that most Democratic Presidential nominees are vying for who can best do everything for everybody (even illegals) with the top 70% of the rich man’s money! Guess how long that will last. Even if the rich … Continue reading
LENDING TO THE POOR
RED LETTER TIME.* Can we really live according to Matthew 5:40? “And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, Jesus, lending, Matthew 5:40, socialism, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitalism, faith, Jesus teaching, lending, Matthew 5:40, obedience, socialism
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WHY I AM A CAPITALIST
Some principles apply in either Capitalism or Socialism. 1.“render unto Caesar” Mark 12:17 2. Romans 17:1 (obey authorities because they have been instituted by God) 3. All work should be done “unto the Lord.” Ephesians 6:7 ESV Rendering service … as … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, government, socialism, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitalism, government, socialism
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CAPITALISM, MY VIEW AS A CHRISTIAN
https://onetahayes.com/2018/09/13/socialism-is-not-charity-part-1/ At the link above, I posted about Socialism as seen in the New Testament. I said I would be back to take a look at Capitalism from the point of the New Testament. Well, Ta-Da, I am back—only six … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitalism, economics, equality, Jesus, money, socialism, wealth
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