Too many Christians are confused about the unbiblical and, therefore, sinful nature of socialism. Worse still, many have been deceived into thinking that socialistic schemes are, in fact, ethically good, even loving. The opposite is true and in this episode we explain why any support of socialism is antithetical to biblical principles and should be rejected. The core of socialism is that the state has power or even ownership of private property. This sets up the state, for all intent and purposes, as God. This leads to the violation of the commandments against theft (redistribution of income for any purpose is still theft) and coveting.
But charitable giving is a great thing, of course. The point is, the Bible commands that all giving be done opposite to how state run schemes operate. First, all giving is to be done for the glory of God, not man or some politician. Second, giving is never to be done under compulsion (2 Corinthians 9:7)! Forced charity isn't charity, but theft and it obliterates the heart of God's command to give. Individuals should give - not demand that others do it for them via tax schemes. Socialism reverses the moral poles and has led to great bitterness and ever increasing tension within America. A return to biblical principles is what we need. Moreover, we should be more worried about our own sins and our own walk with the Lord rather than trying to vote to make others give more. Christ gave all for us, so we should be radical givers, sowing generously in all that we do.