LISTEN NOW! There once was a day in the school rooms of America where Americanism versus Communism was taught. As it was once a requirement to graduate high school, today most don’t even know the difference. Because of this, we are in danger of considering the idea of the government providing our every need as an acceptable option. If we don’t know what Communism looks like, we can take one look at China to get a better understanding. The private citizens don’t own anything. The government owns everything. At any given moment, the government can decide to take the very land that your home is on and remove your home AND your family. Is this what we want?
When historian David Barton and Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann sat down to discuss the Biblical perspective of Communism and Socialism, they bring to light many important factors about what it is and most importantly, what it isn’t. Some may assume that the gathering of the Church, “having everything in common” and “selling all their goods”, as described in Acts 2:44-45 could be interpreted as a “Socialism-type environment”. But, by looking a little further, we get a clearer understanding of this reality.

When the Pilgrims made their way from Europe to what ended up being Massachusetts, they understood that each man had to work to provide for himself. Contrary to popular belief, some believe that the Pilgrims simply stole the land from the Native Americans. This is not the true story. Bachmann and Barton share the inside story based on actual documents and agreements used in those very moments that highlight what actually took place. 1 Timothy 5:8 reveals, “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” This was the very scripture that the Pilgrims stood upon as they began their new journey in the New Land. The very words of Paul to the Church in Thessalonica focuses more in detail about this matter in 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15.

Presently, there are systems in place by our government that limit individuals from reaching their full potential. There is nothing wrong with receiving provision from the government, but some of these very resources put limitations on one’s own earnings. If one were to achieve higher earnings, then the entire resource is removed. This causes some individuals to not desire more for themselves or their families. We should never hold back resources from someone. We need to stop punishing people for not being socialists.
Today, it is a norm to have a young adult on their parent’s insurance plan until the age of 25. This was not always the case. We are also seeing the average work week in America be progressively shortened and shortened. What does this cause? Look at Greece. How can we expect our younger generation to cultivate a healthy work ethic with the perception that the government is going to provide everything? This is idleness.

When we are idle in our lives, it causes idols to rise up in our hearts. Having idols in our lives violates the first and second commandments from God. The very existence of the Ten Commandments convicts the reality of idols in our hearts. We cannot have both God’s law written on our hearts and idols. It is one or the other. While we are experiencing an increased environment of idleness in America, it is no surprise that we are seeing the Ten Commandments being removed from government buildings and court rooms across America.
As the Church, we must have a Biblical Worldview and a Biblical understanding of matters such as these. When we understand what God says about these principles, we are better equipped to make decisions that line up with the heart of God, and influence those around us to do the same. Hear the full story of this important matter, allow your understanding of history to be radically changed, and so much more.
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