Property in the Divine Economy The Law of God and Public Policy Private property is a gift and trust from God. “And you shall not steal.” Deuteronomy 5:19 In our nation today, property is a primary measure of prosperity and well-being. Property is to be sought, acquired, developed, used, and enjoyed as central to ...
An Economic Mission The Law of God and Public Policy The Christian mission is “economic” in nature. “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 ...
A Different Kind of Economy The Law of God and Public Policy The Law of God presents a different economic standard. “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 ...
Material Wealth The Law of God and Public Policy There are dangers in making material wealth the standard of well-being. “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. ...
Prayer and Public Policy The Law of God and Public Policy Prayer must be the starting-point for all public policy. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and ...
A Spiritual Issue First The Law of God and Public Policy Public policy is not, in the first instance, a matter of politics. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead ...
The Great Challenge The Law of God and Public Policy We must build a good and just society from the foundation. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful ...
A Truthful Society The Law of God and Public Policy Christians must work for truth in all aspects of society. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and ...
Gospel Rope-Off? The Law of God and Public Policy A good society does not hinder the progress of the Gospel. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and ...
Gospel-Friendly The Law of God and Public Policy Christians must be vigilant on behalf of religious freedom. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly ...