The Christian Approach to Economic Issues
Luke 20:25
Clarence E. Mathews Sr.
He said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s and unto God
the things which be God’s
There are few passages of Scripture that summarize the scope of God's great plan of salvation as
this passage does. Paul speaks to Titus of the great salvation the grace of God makes available to all people.
In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either, survives.
The Christian faith is not the be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In the final analysis both systems are built on a falsehood.
Socialism: People own property that is controlled by society instead of by the individual, as far as possible.
Capitalism: People own property that is to be controlled by the individual instead of by society , as far as possible,
The Christian faith speaks to both socialism and capitalism and says, “This idea that God is the sole owner could save our civilization and bring about God’s will on earth/
True Christians will seek to relate the teachings of Jesus Christ to their economic affairs as well as to their spiritual needs.
Agape
Orginally printed in the bulletin on February 10, 2008