Economics 101: Price-Fixing The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law worked to keep prices stable. “If a man dedicates to the LORD part of the land that is his possession, then the valuation shall be in proportion to its seed. A homer of barley seed shall be valued at fifty shekels ...
Economics 101: An Economy under God? The Law of God and Public Policy All economic transactions occur under the watchful eye of God. “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another.” Leviticus 19:1 In His Law, God commanded His people to treat one another with ...
Economics 101: Economics and Money The Law of God and Public Policy Money is essential to a working economy. “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another.” Leviticus 19:11 “Economy” is the term we use to describe various policies, practices, protocols, and provisions that govern ...
Economics 101: Guard the Value of Money The Law of God and Public Policy The Law of God forbids manipulating the value of currency. “…you shall take five shekels per head; you shall take them according to the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel of twenty gerahs).… Numbers 3:47 The Law of God thus ...
Economics 101: Money The Law of God and Public Policy A just economy requires a reliable currency. “…you shall take five shekels per head; you shall take them according to the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel of twenty gerahs).… Numbers 3:47 From ancient times people have understood the value of currency in carrying ...
Thus Far The Law of God and Public Policy Here’s where we’ve come thus far, and where we’re headed. “You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of the righteous. Justice, ...
The Future The Law of God and Public Policy A materialist worldview cannot ensure a just future. “You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of the righteous. Justice, and only ...
Toward a Healthy National Government The Law of God and Public Policy Healthy government requires a different approach to public policy. “When you come to the land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you possess it and dwell in it and then say, ‘I will set a king over me, ...
A Failed Experiment? The Law of God and Public Policy Is American national government a failed experiment? “When you come to the land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you possess it and dwell in it and then say, ‘I will set a king over me, like all the nations ...
National Government The Law of God and Public Policy The Law of God provides for national government. “When you come to the land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you possess it and dwell in it and then say, ‘I will set a king over me, like all the nations ...