Rev. Mark Creech's latest column explains why socialism in general, and universal healthcare in particular (a manifestation of socialism) are inconsistent with a biblical worldview:
The Bible teaches God is a creative and productive being and man, who is made in His image, was created for the same. Economic systems that perpetuate or construct dependence or reward sloth strike at the very heart of what it means to be human. Thus, the apostle Paul admonished the Thessalonians: 'For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.' (II Thessalonians 3:10) Certainly, those who cannot provide for themselves, despite every effort they can summon, should be helped in the form of charity. Nevertheless, the Scriptures teach that ingenuity and industry are what should be rewarded, while laziness or failure to provide a service the public needs should go unrewarded.
Why are liberals always wrong, and why does socialism always fail to live up to its promises?
What is more, socialistic principles fail to take into account man's depravity -- his fall away from God and into sin. The socialist contends if man's environment is changed, he will change. He'll be better to his neighbor. It discounts man's need for redemption in Christ and contends that if all have an equal share, then there is less reason to war and steal, etc. But the fact is socialistic principles change nothing about human nature and only concentrates economic power in the hands of a few sinful individuals who are more able to exploit the public.
With the South Dakota legislature looking at major modifications to healthcare in South Dakota, I cringe because I agree 100% with Creech's concluding warning:
Whatever the solution, any plan fostering more dependence on the government is not only extremely dangerous, but immoral. Perhaps the country would do well to consider the warning of John Cotton, a founding father of the Massachusetts Bay Colony: "Let all the world learn to give mortal men no greater power than they are content that they shall use, for use it they will."
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