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To Check the Hubris of Leaders Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last. Acts 12:23 Few vocations seem more designed…
A Lengthening of Prosperity “Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.”…
The Destruction of Nations Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment….” Amos 1:3 We have noted previously in this series that “transgression,” in Biblical language, indicates any violation of…
What Nations Desire “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and you understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and…
The Future The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (7) Justice, not wealth, is the only asset that lasts. “You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a…
National Government The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (6) There is a limited role for national government in the divine economy. “When you come to the land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you…
Community The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (5) Local government is the foundation of an economy of justice. “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according…
Relationships The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (4) In an economy of justice people are collaborators, not competitors. “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall…
Individual Responsibility The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (3) Every human being is responsible before God. “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your…
Private Property The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (2) Private property is a trust from the Lord. “And you shall not steal.” Deuteronomy 5:19 In our nation today, property, as a measure of material prosperity, is to…