Rich and Poor

The question came up in class last week about an age old question that our government is still trying to work out today. That is, should you be able to take money from the rich and give it to the poor? Sounds like a fairly logical idea, right? Helping those that are less fortunate, that's a very noble thing. In fact, Jesus led very much so by example in this area. But where should the line be drawn? Should there even be a line drawn in the first place? The current administration has decided to tax the "upper class" more and give to the lower class. Is this fair? Aren't all men created equally? Last time I checked the Declaration of Independence, we were. So that being said, according to our government we are all the same. Good. Then why should one group of people be forced to give to another group whether they want to or not? Yes, we should give to the poor and be generous with what we have been blessed with. Give as Christ would give, share His love. But it is not the governments job to decide that. If the church was doing its job we wouldn't be having this problem today. It's time to rise up Christians! Rest confidently under the security and guidance of our Father's leadership. Take a stand as a follower of Christ, and do what we've been called to do.