Capitalism. Democracy. And How Christians Should Respond To It.

2 things real quick. I had some insightful thoughts at work, which has been happening A LOT over the past several months. I wasn't able to remember very many from last night, but i was able to quickly write down two of these thoughts...

[i plan on coming back to this and either editing this post or making a new one that goes more in-depth and offers more insight.]

1. Americans try to acquire cups to fill, but only God can cause them to overflow. We desire only to fill them and possess more of them all of the time. It is not in our imagination to have them overflow -- save for one: wealth of money. The end goal should not be an (over) abundance of money, and the means should not be the desire for such. But if you desire God and follow His voice and remain obedient to Him, it is within His ability (and likeness) to prosper you. This is a reward and a confirmation of an example of His love and care for us...though, He may overflow into you something other than monetary wealth.
   
2. Democracy and Capitalism are the two words that define (the) America(n) (empire). Capitalism can easily be understood as this: capital = money. Essentially, we could call it "moneyism." And democracy is the form of government that allows it (money) to freely be made. Sounds great, right? First, consider what the wealth of money is accompanied by and easily influenced by: greed & corruption. While it may freely be made by anyone, it may also be plotted against and loop-holed in favor of others -- usually the already rich. It may be withheld and it may be stolen from you. And then something dangerous happens: the thought of this makes you tense and you've already decided, maybe already committed, to do those very things to others to protect your own money.