I have come to the determination that those who espouse universal charity are really projecting charity for themselves. Though they might not need it, deep down they want the guarantee that its there for them.
They claim we should do this as a society. And since THEY don't need it, they are WILLING to help OTHERS. The reality is they want this a guarantee of society...but don't really admit to themselves that in reality THEY are part of SOCIETY, and thus really guaranteeing themselves, at the cost of others.
There's also the aspect that the rich should do more.
Why???...
Because they have more, is the excuse often given. I've come to believe that that is ONLY a partial reason.
The real reason is "if the rich give more, then I don't have to."
We have given over the labor AND the BLESSINGS of charity, to the government, so that WE don't have to be bothered. We allow the government to tax us a little bit, so that we can think we've done our share. Then when a need arises somewhere, we throw a little more at the situation, and call US good.
The rich become the scape goat, because "if THEY just did more" then there would be no need.
A man who sees God as sovereign and his provider, views his money as provided by God, and God is sovereign to give or take away as he sees fit. And who is man to argue with God? A man who sees God as sovereign and provider and Lord, looks at what God has given him and looks to see what God might want him to do with it.
The same man also looks to the 10 commandments and sees, thou shalt not covet, and thou shalt not steal.
He sees another with more than he has, BUT the God who is sovereign and Lord and provider of him, IS THE SAME for the other person. IF Gods sovereignty extends to one, it extends to another. If one dares not question why God doesn't give "me" more, who is he to question why God gives another more.
But our society no longer respects God. He is no longer sovereign. IF we acknowledge God, we demand "fairness" of him.
We demand guarantees of God. Man has created God in their own image. And we call it Social Justice.
But where does the idea of "Social Justice" fit with a sovereign God???
Amen. I can’t add and wouldn’t dare change a word.
Thanks.