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Caring for the Poor: With Us Always The Law of God and Public Policy A just society provides security of love, not wealth. “For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall…

Economics 101: Taxation The Law of God and Public Policy Governments have the right to tax those they serve. “Every tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is the…

Economics 101: Preserving Inheritances The Law of God and Public Policy Christians must use lawful means to keep government from seizing inheritances. “And you shall speak to the people of Israel, saying, ‘If a man dies and has no son,…

Economics 101: Inheritances The Law of God and Public Policy Government has not right to seize or lay claim on inheritances. “And you shall speak to the people of Israel, saying, ‘If a man dies and has no son, then…

Economics 101: Unsecured Loans The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law forbids unsecured loans. “If ever you take your neighbor’s cloak in pledge, you shall return it to him before the sun goes down, for that is his…

Economics 101: The Hedge of the Law The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law hedges an economy against covetousness and deceit. “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another.”…

Economics 101: Bad Debt The Law of God and Public Policy False promises and bad debt go hand in hand. “If ever you take your neighbor’s cloak in pledge, you shall return it to him before the sun goes down,…

Economics 101: Reason and Love The Law of God and Public Policy Reason and love must overrule covetousness for justice to obtain. “You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on…

Economics 101: Credit and Debt The Law of God and Public Policy A just economy is not a debtor economy. “You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that…

Economics 101: Price Fluctuations The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law provided for stable prices over time. “If a man dedicates to the LORD part of the land that is his possession, then the valuation shall be in…