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 ...
Decline in Local Government The Law of God and Public Policy Just government begins with local government. “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.” Deuteronomy 16:18 Over the past 200 ...
Local Government as Shepherd The Law of God and Public Policy Local government is responsible to the Law of God. “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.” Deuteronomy 16:18 In ...