Building Wealth and Financing the Kingdom Without Losing Your Soul
Preface
Success, money, business and economics, among other related areas of life, have been given a bad name by many confused and deceived people using bits and pieces of the Bible to suggest God isn't interested in, or opposes these types of things, because they represent the pursuit of riches and love of money, which can in fact lead to all sorts of evils.
While it's true the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil, money in and of itself isn't, as it's nothing more or less than a medium of exchange, which is used to buy goods or services. Christians can be tempted to pursue money in an extreme way, as they get caught up in craving more for themselves in this life than may be good for their spiritual walk. That doesn't make money evil, it simply identifies the heart of man as having the potential to be corrupt, and forsaking everything in order to get more.
People like this never are satisfied, and their wants and needs can be insatiable. We could say the same about any area of life, which if we focus on it to the exclusion of other areas, we can suffer loss. For example, someone could be an obsessive eater, abuse alcohol, or neglect their family and training of their children in the pursuit of wealth or their own individual goals. That doesn't mean what is being pursued is wrong, only that there are other areas of life that must be paid attention to. That's the reason God told Israel before they entered the promised land that He had tested them over the period of 40 years so they would learn that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, i.e., the Bible or Holy Scriptures. It was also the first temptation experienced by Jesus after He had fasted for forty days, when the devil attempted to get Him to change the stones into bread. His response was that man does not live by bread alone.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
For a long time I've operated under one assumption when digesting things that make no sense, and that is pull back and look in another direction, as there are another element or elements at play which aren't obvious, and that's the case with the willingness of members of the European Union, especially Germany, to continue to bail out Greece, even though the country lies, covers up, or refuses to take the promised steps of austerity.
It doesn't make sense, does it? So that means we have to look elsewhere for an explanation, and that explanation is the ongoing drive by powerful people to create a one word order or governing body to centralise rule under one umbrella.
This is why the pressure is on Germany's Merkel to continue to support bailouts of Greece even in the face of fierce opposition at home, which all but ensures her ouster in the next elections.
When you have this type of behavior counter to the usual looking out for your political survival, that means something bigger is at stake, and that something bigger is the battle to keep the European Union from falling apart, as it's the foundation from which those supporting one world government to expand from.
If it fails in Europe, it will be stopped in its tracks, dealing another blow to socialism and its faltering Utopian dreams. Socialism, or forced redistribution of wealth, is one of the underlying dreams of the one world, centralized plan, and the two are connected to one another. If one falls, the other will as well, although that will be different, depending on which nations we're talking about.
For Europe and the rest of the West, that's where most of the socialist dream will be smashed to smithereens, as it becomes increasingly apparent to a growing number of people that it is unsustainable, as is its failed economic theory: Keynesianism.
All of these things, among others, will fail as the European Union begins to unravel, starting with the inevitable default of Greece, which is a surety.
Even if the countries continue to operate under the name of the European Union, the reality that it's a toothless and powerless entity will make it a joke to all of those watching who matter.
After all, what could the EU do if countries started pulling out of it or were kicked out? There are no sanctions that could be imposed other than the refusal to allow the country to trade within the block.
Bottom line? When Greece defaults and is allowed to do whatever it wants, it will be at that time most people will understand it's a group of countries with no power or ability to impose sanctions on a member country.
When the smoke clears with all of this, there could very easily be an escalation of trade wars as in the 1930s, which will be economically devastating to the world. Who knows where that will lead to?
As for a Greece default, that will have a larger impact on France in the short term, as they are largely spent out, even though Germany has been bearing the brunt of the bailouts.
What happens with the rest of the PIIGS take note of the weak EU? It will probably only be a short time after that that they decide to do an Iceland to the EU, knowing they can get away with it.
Either way, the European Union experiment isn't far from failure, and in reality, other than being propped up, has already failed economically, as the idea of a centralized world government is an anemic one, and we'll probably see a knockout punch in the near future which will all but excise that dream out of the people with illusions trying to make it happen.
I'll rejoice when the EU falls; so should you.
The problem is, will the consequences of that fall end up with violence as it has with Greece? Or will there be a quiet and fatalistic acceptance that the grand experiment has failed? The future of the 21st century will probably be decided by that answer.
Some really good news is that progressives, liberals and socialists will suffer a blow to their confidence in their horrid ideas and assumptions, paving the way for something to take its place. Hopefully that will be free markets and exchange of trade, smaller government, less taxes, and a growing entrepreneurial spirit.
It doesn't make sense, does it? So that means we have to look elsewhere for an explanation, and that explanation is the ongoing drive by powerful people to create a one word order or governing body to centralise rule under one umbrella.
This is why the pressure is on Germany's Merkel to continue to support bailouts of Greece even in the face of fierce opposition at home, which all but ensures her ouster in the next elections.
When you have this type of behavior counter to the usual looking out for your political survival, that means something bigger is at stake, and that something bigger is the battle to keep the European Union from falling apart, as it's the foundation from which those supporting one world government to expand from.
If it fails in Europe, it will be stopped in its tracks, dealing another blow to socialism and its faltering Utopian dreams. Socialism, or forced redistribution of wealth, is one of the underlying dreams of the one world, centralized plan, and the two are connected to one another. If one falls, the other will as well, although that will be different, depending on which nations we're talking about.
For Europe and the rest of the West, that's where most of the socialist dream will be smashed to smithereens, as it becomes increasingly apparent to a growing number of people that it is unsustainable, as is its failed economic theory: Keynesianism.
All of these things, among others, will fail as the European Union begins to unravel, starting with the inevitable default of Greece, which is a surety.
Even if the countries continue to operate under the name of the European Union, the reality that it's a toothless and powerless entity will make it a joke to all of those watching who matter.
After all, what could the EU do if countries started pulling out of it or were kicked out? There are no sanctions that could be imposed other than the refusal to allow the country to trade within the block.
Bottom line? When Greece defaults and is allowed to do whatever it wants, it will be at that time most people will understand it's a group of countries with no power or ability to impose sanctions on a member country.
When the smoke clears with all of this, there could very easily be an escalation of trade wars as in the 1930s, which will be economically devastating to the world. Who knows where that will lead to?
As for a Greece default, that will have a larger impact on France in the short term, as they are largely spent out, even though Germany has been bearing the brunt of the bailouts.
What happens with the rest of the PIIGS take note of the weak EU? It will probably only be a short time after that that they decide to do an Iceland to the EU, knowing they can get away with it.
Either way, the European Union experiment isn't far from failure, and in reality, other than being propped up, has already failed economically, as the idea of a centralized world government is an anemic one, and we'll probably see a knockout punch in the near future which will all but excise that dream out of the people with illusions trying to make it happen.
I'll rejoice when the EU falls; so should you.
The problem is, will the consequences of that fall end up with violence as it has with Greece? Or will there be a quiet and fatalistic acceptance that the grand experiment has failed? The future of the 21st century will probably be decided by that answer.
Some really good news is that progressives, liberals and socialists will suffer a blow to their confidence in their horrid ideas and assumptions, paving the way for something to take its place. Hopefully that will be free markets and exchange of trade, smaller government, less taxes, and a growing entrepreneurial spirit.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Barack Obama was forced to back off his decision to impose a burdensome smog regulation on business, as the highly controversial and misguided attempt to regulate the environment was rejected by most Americans.
While Obama attempted to save face on the decision, it was categorically rejected, and he had to backpedal or face an even worst economy than has already been anemic throughout his administration.
According to Obama, he said he communicated to the Environmental Protection Agency to put the regulation on hold.
The disastrous effects of the Obama administration on the economy by the endless stream of regulations has made it even worse than it would have been otherwise, even though the anti-business President pretends he is now friends with business as the election cycle heats up.
Who can forget the worst recession since the depression has continued on under his watch, and it appears it'll get much worse before it gets better.
Having said all that, hopefully this will be a great first step in eliminating the literal millions of regulations imposed on the business sector by the government.
Less government equals more freedom.
While Obama attempted to save face on the decision, it was categorically rejected, and he had to backpedal or face an even worst economy than has already been anemic throughout his administration.
According to Obama, he said he communicated to the Environmental Protection Agency to put the regulation on hold.
The disastrous effects of the Obama administration on the economy by the endless stream of regulations has made it even worse than it would have been otherwise, even though the anti-business President pretends he is now friends with business as the election cycle heats up.
Who can forget the worst recession since the depression has continued on under his watch, and it appears it'll get much worse before it gets better.
Having said all that, hopefully this will be a great first step in eliminating the literal millions of regulations imposed on the business sector by the government.
Less government equals more freedom.
A bizarre group of alleged wealthy people who claim to have at some time made over $1 million annually, has attempted to use the media to manipulate people into thinking they're a bunch of good people wanting to be taxed on behalf of putting "our country ahead of politics."
Even that first statement made by these evil people is a lie, as it's just another way of saying we want to have those who are productive in society forced to have more of their wealth redistributed.
Here's what these dangerous people say on their Website:
The vast majority of this more than 100 group of "millionaires" live on the east and west coast, already revealing the mindset of the government cult outlook those areas embrace.
If these people were asking for the government to tax their own personal incomes, no one would care, and it would be their own business. But when they seek to force others to have their wealth redistributed by government spending that is out of of control, it is laughable and outrageous for these progressive socialists to attempt to make other people generating good incomes pay for what their alleged choices are.
After all, you don't see them writing a check to the government. Do you? No. They want everyone to have to write a check to the government, even identifying themselves as "loyal citizens," a manipulative phrase used to make it appear those who don't agree with them aren't loyal citizens, trying to pressure or shame them into capitulating to their wicked demands, which is what this really is all about.
Notice above when these progressive socialists say the country has a choice. Guess what one of their choices don't include? Cutting spending. No. To these types of the educated ignorant, the only choice is to continue to raise taxes in order for their socialist agendas to continue.
Who knows of all the people named on the website how many get government handouts at the taxpayers expense. It may be telling for a study in that regard, although it's not likely to be worth it. Most of us probably already know the motivations behind these strange people.
When they say raising taxes is the foundation from which this country has succeeded, it reveals their agenda, as this country was in no way, shape or form made a success because of socialism and progressive, who rape the economy of the proceeds of the productive in order to create their vision of America and the world, which has already proven to be unsustainable and evil.
Look at the sovereign debt crisis in Europe to show the folly of socialism.
As Margaret Thatcher said, the problem with socialism is you run out of someone else's money. That's the truth. Raising taxes will do nothing to change the issue of the failed socialist agenda and worldview, and the best thing all of us can push for is limited government and a return to trusting in Jesus Christ and personal responsibility.
Even that first statement made by these evil people is a lie, as it's just another way of saying we want to have those who are productive in society forced to have more of their wealth redistributed.
Here's what these dangerous people say on their Website:
For the fiscal health of our nation and the well-being of our fellow citizens, we ask that you increase taxes on incomes over $1,000,000.
We make this request as loyal citizens who now or in the past earned an income of $1,000,000 per year or more.
Our country faces a choice – we can pay our debts and build for the future, or we can shirk our financial responsibilities and cripple our nation’s potential.
Our country has been good to us. It provided a foundation through which we could succeed. Now, we want to do our part to keep that foundation strong so that others can succeed as we have.
Please do the right thing for our country. Raise our taxes.
The vast majority of this more than 100 group of "millionaires" live on the east and west coast, already revealing the mindset of the government cult outlook those areas embrace.
If these people were asking for the government to tax their own personal incomes, no one would care, and it would be their own business. But when they seek to force others to have their wealth redistributed by government spending that is out of of control, it is laughable and outrageous for these progressive socialists to attempt to make other people generating good incomes pay for what their alleged choices are.
After all, you don't see them writing a check to the government. Do you? No. They want everyone to have to write a check to the government, even identifying themselves as "loyal citizens," a manipulative phrase used to make it appear those who don't agree with them aren't loyal citizens, trying to pressure or shame them into capitulating to their wicked demands, which is what this really is all about.
Notice above when these progressive socialists say the country has a choice. Guess what one of their choices don't include? Cutting spending. No. To these types of the educated ignorant, the only choice is to continue to raise taxes in order for their socialist agendas to continue.
Who knows of all the people named on the website how many get government handouts at the taxpayers expense. It may be telling for a study in that regard, although it's not likely to be worth it. Most of us probably already know the motivations behind these strange people.
When they say raising taxes is the foundation from which this country has succeeded, it reveals their agenda, as this country was in no way, shape or form made a success because of socialism and progressive, who rape the economy of the proceeds of the productive in order to create their vision of America and the world, which has already proven to be unsustainable and evil.
Look at the sovereign debt crisis in Europe to show the folly of socialism.
As Margaret Thatcher said, the problem with socialism is you run out of someone else's money. That's the truth. Raising taxes will do nothing to change the issue of the failed socialist agenda and worldview, and the best thing all of us can push for is limited government and a return to trusting in Jesus Christ and personal responsibility.
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