The redistribution of wealth via taxation has never worked. It is not only unbiblical but has proven to be a failure historically. We just had a discussion with a woman at the eye glass store yesterday as a matter of fact and she held to this socialistic notion. She felt that the gov't needed to take money from the rich and provide for the poor because the rich do not give to the poor voluntarily. Ironically, she initiated the discussion by announcing that she had a habit of buying new glasses all the time so that she had a pair that matched all of her outfits when she traveled. Well, (chuckling to myself. I hadn't bought glasses for probably 15 years or so and made do with an old pair that I found in a box.) why hadn't she thought of buying fewer glasses and contributing that money to the needs of the poor? No way, that was for the gov't to do. Tax these rich corporations and people and then take care of the poor. The conversation went on but, she just didn't get it. The problem is the depravity of man. Man is selfish, and will see his neighbor suffer before doing anything to help him.

There is a new article online that I think you might really enjoy. Don't be put off by its length. It is a wonderful, thought provoking article! The article, written by Jonathan Edwards, Christian Charity, or the Duty of Charity to the Poor, Explained and Enforced

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