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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?

What a Difference a Generation Makes

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In light of the recent events that have befallen America I decided to take a trip back in time. A time in America where hope and dreams were very much alive. Where to be an American was to be something bigger than ourselves. There was a cause greater, a purpose for which we were all participants. Each for the other and all for the country. Today it would appear the motto is ‘Ask me not to do for my country, but tell me what my country is going to do for me’. Oh how the times have changed.

“Asknot what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy

I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (ESV)

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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Examine Your Heart

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Potter Stewart, the former Supreme Court justice, defined ethics as “knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is the right thing to do


I’m tired of hearing about men with the “courage of their convictions.” Nero, Caligula, Attila and Hitler all had the courage of their convictions — but not one had the courage to examine their convictions, or to change them, which is the true test of character. —Sydney J. Harris


  • 5 The Lord saw how evil humans had become on the earth. All day long their deepest thoughts were nothing but evil. Gen 6:5 (GW)

  • There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven that are disgusting to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, 18 a mind devising wicked plans, feet that are quick to do wrong, 19 a dishonest witness spitting out lies, and a person who spreads conflict among relatives. Â Prov 6:16-19 (GW)

  • 20 Devious people are disgusting to the Lord, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent. Â Prov 11:20 (GW)

  • 9 “The human mind is the most deceitful of all things. It is incurable. No one can understand how deceitful it is. 10 I, the Lord, search minds and test hearts. I will reward each person for what he has done. I will reward him for the results of his actions. Jer 17:9-10 (GW)

  • 12 Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant, but humility comes before honor. Prov 18:12 (GW)

Integrity

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Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Today seemed like a perfect day to share this old parable. With all the talk about the financial woes we find ourselves faced with and an upcoming Presidential election I felt that perhaps a little talk about INTEGRITY would be a much needed refresher course. Imagine how things would be different if there was just one person in charge of this whole mess who would speak up and tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. What if a real man or woman of integrity were in charge of the current financial morass, do you suppose things would be handled differently? I do not know about you but it would appear America has an ample supply of talking heads and power hungry politicos, what I feel she is lacking though are a few good honest men and women of integrity. I pray for people of integrity to arise to the forefront. I personally am growing weary of listening to and watching the foxes ruining the hen house. Perhaps it is time we post a guard at the door?

Anyway here it is an oldie but definitely a goody.

An aging king woke up one day to the realization that should he drop dead, there would be no male in the royal family to take his place. He was the last male in the royal family in a culture where only a male could succeed to the throne – and he was aging. He decided that if he could not give birth to a male, he would adopt a son who then could take his place but he insisted that such an adopted son must be extraordinary in every sense of the word. So he launched a competition in his kingdom, open to all boys, no matter what their background. Ten boys made it to the very top.

There was little to separate these boys in terms of intelligence and physical attributes and capabilities. The king said to them, ‘I have one last test and whoever comes top will become my adopted son and heir to my throne.’

Then he said, ‘This kingdom depends solely on agriculture. So the king must know how to cultivate plants. So here is a seed of corn for each of you.Take it home and plant and nurture it for three weeks. At the end of three weeks, we shall see who has done the best job of cultivating the seed. That person will be my heir-apparent.’ The boys took their seeds and hurried home. They each got a flower pot and planted the seed as soon as they got home. There was much excitement in the kingdom as the people waited with bated breath to see who was destined to be their next king.

In one home, the boy and his parents were almost heartbroken when after days of intense care, the seed failed to sprout. He did not know what had gone wrong with his. He had selected the soil carefully, he had applied the right quantity and type of fertilizer, he had been very dutiful in watering it at the right intervals, he had even prayed over it day and night and yet his seed had turned out to be unproductive.

Some of his friends advised him to go and buy a seed from the market and plant that. ‘After all,’ they said, ‘how can anyone tell one seed of corn from another?’ But his parents who had always taught him the value of integrity reminded him that if the king wanted them to plant any corn, he would have asked them to go for their own seed. ‘If you take anything different from what the king gave you that would be dishonesty.’

‘Maybe we are not destined for the throne. If so, let it be, but don’t be found to have deceived the king,’ they told him. The d-day came and the boys returned to the palace each of them proudly exhibiting a very fine corn seedling. It was obvious that the other nine boys had had great success with their seeds. The king began making his way down the line of eager boys and asked each of them, ‘Is this what came out of the seed I gave you?’

And each boy responded, ‘Yes, your majesty.’ And the king would nod and move down the line.

The king finally got to the last boy in the line-up. The boy was shaking with fear. He knew that the king was going to have him thrown into prison for wasting his seed. ‘What did you do with the seed I gave you?’ the king asked. ‘I planted it and cared for it diligently, your majesty, but alas it failed to sprout.’ the boy said tearfully as the crowd booed him.

But the king raised his hands and signaled for silence. Then he said, ‘My people behold your next king.’ The people were confused. ‘Why that one?’ many asked. ‘How can he be the right choice?’ The king took his place on his throne with the boy by his side and said, ‘I gave these boys boiled seeds. This test was not for cultivating corn. It was the test of character; a test of integrity. It was the ultimate test.’

If a king must have one quality, it must be that he should be above dishonesty. Only this boy passed the test. A boiled seed cannot sprout.’ Never!!

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)