PS

As I read over my last entry the other day, one very significant fact jumped out at me. Or rather, did NOT jump out at me because it wasn't there.

The thread of thought was about how different types of governments handle the distribution of resources. How I began thinking about this I don't know.

Perhaps the most significant difference between the Kingdom of God Jesus taught and the various governments of men is not the way these governments distribute resources but rather who is deemed to be the owner of the resources in the first place. After all, the owner truly has the final word on how resources are used.

According to earthly governments, man is the owner. In capitalism, it is the individual. In Communism, it is the state (all the people). In dictatorial governments, it is a single individual or a small group of individuals.

According to the Bible, God is the owner. "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." "The silver is mine, and the gold is mine."

Truly there is no way to have a system that makes everyone happy. According to the Bible, the Lord does as He pleases. Thankfully, the owner is benevolent.