I agree, if a man cannot show compassion with his wealth on his own accord then who is Uncle Sam (or any human government) to take their money and redistribute it for them (usually very poorly at that).

The problem with western society and in particularly with our own beloved American republic is this false presupposition and perpetual myth that change starts at the top, a product of our self centered living where blame is always outside ourselves and the human condition is gravely misunderstood and diagnosed.

The church is guilty just as the secularists of making "missions" about the material and good works instead of making disciples and in turn good citizens.

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Travis Speegle
Redeemer Presbyterian, PCA (Waco, Tx)
Pacific Cross Roads, PCA (Los Angeles, CA)


"When it comes to trustworthy theologians one can usually honor the rule of thumb that the deader the better."-Dr. John Hannah, DTS (of all places)