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Socialism 101: A lesson in charity

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so·cial·ism (so’sh?-liz’?m)
n.
  1. Any of various theories or systems of social organization in which the means of producing and distributing goods is owned collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy.
  2. The stage in Marxist-Leninist theory intermediate between capitalism and communism, in which collective ownership of the economy under the dictatorship of the proletariat has not yet been successfully achieved.

From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs. Karl Marx

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I have to wonder lately if I have been transported to another country. In the past several weeks I have watched as more and more of our economy is being centralized in Washington and more government controls are being placed on private business. And then to top it all off we hear from one of the Presidential candidates talking about spreading the wealth around. Taking from some and giving to others as the government sees fit. I do not know about you but this sounds to me like socialism.The bible teaches us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. It stops short of compulsive means to collect charitable contributions.

Each of you should give whatever you have decided. You shouldn’t be sorry that you gave or feel forced to give, since God loves a cheerful giver. 8 Besides, God will give you his constantly overflowing kindness. Then, when you always have everything you need, you can do more and more good things. 9 Scripture says, “The righteous person gives freely to the poor. His righteousness continues forever.” 10 God gives seed to the farmer and food to those who need to eat. God will also give you seed and multiply it. In your lives he will increase the things you do that have his approval. 11 God will make you rich enough so that you can always be generous. 2 Corinthians 9:7-11a (GW)

A person under the influence of God will give far above his means to others in need, willingly. However if you take away the influence of God in a persons life, or a society then you are also taking away that willingness to give generously. For many decades this nation has prospered and given FAR MORE than any other nation in the world because of the many God influenced people who live here.

Marxism teaches to take from each person and give it to others. The Lord says that we should freely give to one another and not be forced to do so. It should be an act of charity not a rote of law. But in a society which is quickly abandoning God at every turn it is no surprise that government mandates are taking the place of Spiritual conscience. When you take God out of the nation that same nation can not reap the benefits of a society with the blessings of God upon it. Because it has removed the very foundation upon which those blessings flow- from the heart of a child of God that nation has also removed the very means by which it would receive a blessing.

A Christian nation is a blessed nation, a godless nation is not. Choose you this day whom you will serve. I personally much prefer doing things Gods way. What say you?

It Took a Plumber to Flush out the Truth

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Leave it to a plumber to get the crap out. Way to go Joe!

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Squirrels for Obama

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Squirrels for Obama

Squirrels for Obama

Other than voting for Obama what else do squirrels and Obama have in common?

Let us take a look shall we?

  1. The both like nuts-Jeremiah Wright, William Ayers, Father Fleager, Saul Alinski
  2. The gathering of nuts are for use at a later time- When Obama finally gets into office he can repay all these nuts with political favors or give them staff positions in his administration.
  3. He gathers for his own purposes and use not to be shared with others
  4. The gathering of these nuts are for survival and self preservation- the squirrel eats them Obama uses them to promote his political aspirations
  5. Attacks when cornered by clawing and biting- Whenever Obama is asked about his nut gathering he goes on the attack
  6. Runs away from confrontation- When you attempt to catch a squirrel he quickly runs away and hides.

And the number one thing squirrels and Obama have in common:

7. THEY BOTH ADORE ACORNs- Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now which is currently under federal investigation for voter fraud

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Sarah Plain and Tall

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Let him among you who is without sin be the first to send a stone at her. John 8:7 (BBE)

All this week the air waves have been abuzz with the Sarah Palin story. A mother of five from Alaska, who has just been named the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Republican Party, gave her acceptance speech Wednesday Sept 3rd which rocked the Republican Party platform and shocked the tabloid news agencies into gutter journalism and character assassination. After her dynamic speech on Wednesday a once lackluster voter pool showed a great deal of enthusiasm for this moose hunting, mom from Alaska. And the tabloids and bloggers were quick to throw stones.

Plain Speaking

As number two on the Republican Presidential ticket Sarah offered up some plain talk at her acceptance speech. Those of us who have never heard of Sarah Palin before Wednesday, sat up and took notice as this strong woman spoke from her heart with simple words and not high sounding platitudes. She told her story of accomplishment not for applause or approval but because she could. Hers is a story of a simple woman with strong convictions and clear motives.

 

As a mother bear protects her cubs this mother of five set out on a course to improve the lives of not only her own children but the children of her friends and neighbors. In her short but powerful speech she spoke of a government paralyzed by corruption and special interest which hindered its effectiveness to serve and protect the people who elected them to office.

How refreshing to hear some plain speech from this plain woman telling us straight out what she was able to accomplish with a willingness to serve the public wellbeing. Like a breath of fresh air the introduction of Sarah Palin into the national election campaign came as a welcome relief.

I must admit I was impressed. Sarah’s simple straightforward presentation stood in stark contrast to the over-the-top presentation of Barak Obama less than a week before. There was no showmanship, no pretense, no platitudes just a plain no nonsense presentation of a woman with strong family values who loves her husband, her family, her community, and her country. She did not say what could be done she told us of what she had already done. Hers was a story of accomplishments.

Standing Tall

Sarah Palin stood tall amongst the national nominees. Even the front runner John McCain sang her praises during his acceptance speech. I had to wonder why Sarah was not at the top of the ticket? From my vantage point she was standing head and shoulders above all the other nominees in the race. Sarah projected a calm assurance in the face of many uncertainties life may bring. Her solid foundation, her core values, and her belief in God shine through amidst all the criticisms and slanderous attempts to besmirch her name being tossed about by tabloid writers and internet bloggers. Even the national news sources are attempting to belittle this giant of a woman. And yet she stands tall, holding her head high.

 

None of us are perfect, none have yet been able to live a life free of mistakes, no one is without sin, therefore we are admonished in scripture to not throw stones but instead forgive one another. Instead of throwing stones perhaps we should give praise where praise is due and honor where honor is due. What a lesson we could learn by first searching our own hearts and motives before we start casting aspersions at others. How refreshing it would be if all who ran for public office stood with the same grace and humility as this simple woman from Alaska. How much more productive would government be if they actually looked out for what was best for “We the People” rather than lining their own pockets with graft and corruption.

It really takes small people to throw stones at others who oppose them. Wouldn’t it be far better if instead of casting aspersions at one another we all attempted to outdo one another in acts of kindness and service for our fellow man? Stand tall in honor not thinking too highly of oneself but rather humbly.

Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 (ESV)

But those who are waiting for the Lord will have new strength; they will get wings like eagles: running, they will not be tired, and walking, they will have no weariness. Isaiah 40:31 (BBE)

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It Is Not the Critic Who Counts

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It is not the critic who counts; not the man who
points out how the strong man stumbles or where the
doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit
belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose
face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives
valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again,
because there is no effort without error and
shortcoming; but who does actually try to do the
deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great
devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who
at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Teddy Roosevelt

 

 

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