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Wraithwynd  User ID: 717743  United States03/31/2010 05:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | From my take of all Jesus said from 'Love Thy Neighbor' to the blessings suggests strongly to me that Jesus is against a system where a minority holds all of the wealth. But then Jesus lived in a society where the rich (a minority) not only held most of the wealth but also held ALL the power and subjected a vast majority to poverty and slavery. Rome, the Superpower of the Period, was subjecting Israel to slave-like conditions in Jesus' Day. There is something about us humans that refuses to share. We in the USA are so brained washed to believing that Capitalism, the unfair system where the rich get richer, where it takes money to make money and the more money you have the more tax breaks and more money you can gain is 'Christian' and 'morally' right. We are told that Capitalism is the hallmark of freedom, and many buy into it because they actually believe that they will somehow magically become Bush's 'Base' That 1-3% of uber-wealthy that holds the rest of us in slavery to their system. Socialism has been made into an evil due to propaganda and many half-truths where the 'bad' is built up and the 'good' is never mentioned. Further socialism has somehow married Communism (of the Red Commie kind) and people have bought into it. The Teachings of the Christ are socialism, real socialism where each of us give a portion of what we have to the common good of our brothers and sisters (all of humanity). Jesus even went on to insist that being poor is the absolute best way to attain spiritual perfection (Reach Heaven) and being rich appears to make it far, far more difficult to reach God. But its not really about the wealth, its about the emotions and the drives behind wealth gathering. The Rich are rich because for the most part they screw over the little guy, stand on the back of the poor, and have no problem sleeping at night after stealing from the poor or abusing the majority for their own personal gain. Its not a problem of wealth, its a problem on how that wealth is gained. Sinkhole list: Thread: Sinkholes Updated 28 Dec 2010 find a sinkhole, add it to this thread, please. "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him." (1 John 3:15, NKJV). |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 05:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Perhaps the more relevant question would be: Quoting: suvalleyWhy does the top 5% of the wealthiest people in the US, pay such a high percentage of all income taxes? If 5 percent pay upwards of 90% of the taxes collected....I would say that they are a segment not to be stripped of their ability to create that wealth-and the monies they pay into the US treasury each year for that matter. JMO. What percentage of the income did they pay. Seems to me they would use infrastructure more, have employees and a lot of times do stuff that is morally repulsive, Stuff that that'll get you into God's frying pan |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 930947  Canada03/31/2010 05:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Rev-bo User ID: 538751 United States03/31/2010 06:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Who in America is (very hungry)? I would love to meet that guy. And, yes, I'm familiar with the story of the Good Samaritan. God commands us to be charitable. He does not deputize the government to force us to be charitable. Quoting: Brad Watson, Miami, FLRev-bo, Can you provide a link on how "God said/commands us to be individually charitable and He does not deputize the government to force us to be charitable?" I bet not. I completely disagree with the sentiment of that statement. God IS wanting the government of every country to treat all its citizens well and fairly. The "destruction of Babylon" is not only the War In Iraq and the literal destruction of the ancient city 50 miles south of Baghdad. Check out a good dictionary and you'll find that the 2nd definition of Babylon is: any wicked city where there is immorality and excess wealth. Isn't God clearly telling us that excess wealth - especially when collected by large populations - is evil/is a sin?! Yes. Well, here's one from a 3 second Google search. I'm leaving in a minute but I'll see if I can find something else later. "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:" (1 Timothy 1:5). How can one have a pure heart and a good conscience if one is ordered by someone else to give of his time, and doesn't choose it freely? I give to charity, but I'd be able to give a lot more and feel a lot better about myself if the money wasn't forcibly extracted from me by my government. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 06:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Who in America is (very hungry)? I would love to meet that guy. And, yes, I'm familiar with the story of the Good Samaritan. God commands us to be charitable. He does not deputize the government to force us to be charitable. Quoting: Rev-boRev-bo, Can you provide a link on how "God said/commands us to be individually charitable and He does not deputize the government to force us to be charitable?" I bet not. I completely disagree with the sentiment of that statement. God IS wanting the government of every country to treat all its citizens well and fairly. The "destruction of Babylon" is not only the War In Iraq and the literal destruction of the ancient city 50 miles south of Baghdad. Check out a good dictionary and you'll find that the 2nd definition of Babylon is: any wicked city where there is immorality and excess wealth. Isn't God clearly telling us that excess wealth - especially when collected by large populations - is evil/is a sin?! Yes. Well, here's one from a 3 second Google search. I'm leaving in a minute but I'll see if I can find something else later. "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:" (1 Timothy 1:5). How can one have a pure heart and a good conscience if one is ordered by someone else to give of his time, and doesn't choose it freely? I give to charity, but I'd be able to give a lot more and feel a lot better about myself if the money wasn't forcibly extracted from me by my government. I don't see that anywhere in the forum. All i see is whining about we have to pay someone else's medical bill (not right). I can see that you don't see, you just read the book but can't get the log out of your eye. If someone orders you to carry his pack for one mile, volunteer for two |
| Brad Watson, Miami, FL (OP) User ID: 559 United States03/31/2010 06:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 06:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I tweaked the title to include "True?". Quoting: Brad Watson, Miami, FLKeep on brother, Here's some food for thought [link to www.sciencedaily.com] The good reverend needs to see this |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 930947 Canada03/31/2010 06:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | There have been many studies done in the US regarding the huge amount of wealth that a small number of Americans possess. I've seen/heard estimates as high as 1% of the population controls 99% of its wealth to as low of 2% of US Population controls 98% of its wealth. Now, the questions are: How did the US get to be like this? Is it fair? Isn't it ungodly to have the wealth divided in this way? What would Jesus say? How do your own religious views and political views react to this unfair distribution of wealth? Do you do nothing? If you do something, what? Quoting: Brad Watson, Miami, FLPlease, let's all try to stay on topic on this thread and avoid any childish remarks, cursing, or graffiti. - Brad Watson, Miami, FL Mr Watson, seriously what would you suggest we do about it? 2% of a 300 million population is a lot of people. 6 million people are on the take. And they are taking because GOD allowed them to take from the rest of the debauchery that are completely useless and deserving of being robbed. Now then, what did you suggest we do again?  |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 930584 United States03/31/2010 06:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Despite the OP's efforts, the thread drifted into religion. TskTsk. But do the math. Foe every $1BILLION you deprive a wealtht person for re-distribution, all the rest of the US population would receive approx $3. By the same token, if toy could sell a product or service to every person, and net profit $3 per unit, you would receive $1 billion. Moral, you'll get rich quicker by earning your own than by taking it from the evil rich |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 07:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | There have been many studies done in the US regarding the huge amount of wealth that a small number of Americans possess. I've seen/heard estimates as high as 1% of the population controls 99% of its wealth to as low of 2% of US Population controls 98% of its wealth. Now, the questions are: How did the US get to be like this? Is it fair? Isn't it ungodly to have the wealth divided in this way? What would Jesus say? How do your own religious views and political views react to this unfair distribution of wealth? Do you do nothing? If you do something, what? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 930947Please, let's all try to stay on topic on this thread and avoid any childish remarks, cursing, or graffiti. - Brad Watson, Miami, FL Mr Watson, seriously what would you suggest we do about it? 2% of a 300 million population is a lot of people. 6 million people are on the take. And they are taking because GOD allowed them to take from the rest of the debauchery that are completely useless and deserving of being robbed. Now then, what did you suggest we do again? Massive attitude shift!!! That includes you !!! All of you especially the fellow that posted after you. Don't argue the phony economics to me. I'm in favor of capitalism just really controlled capitalism. Get your butts over to the local ghetto or other poor place with some plates of food. Hire somebody, even if you lose money. Give a car away. Buy extra groceries and take it the food bank and quit bitchin'. Look out of the 'ivory tower' just because it looks a certain way to you means you haven't been to the right places (the ones that you are normally afraid to go). Quit just watching Fox for all of your news, watch them all, research the facts and not just here, go to the democratic underground ( the flipside of this) see what they have to say, You might learn something. If you are Christian or Jew read the whole bible not by verse, but follow a whole story through, don't be verse picking read the damn thing in context |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 925533  United Arab Emirates03/31/2010 08:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Jessica6 User ID: 930211 Canada03/31/2010 08:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've never heard anything close to that stat but another poster pointed out one that's closer to what I've read. At the same time, a lot of the super-rich hide their assets/wealth for various reasons - tax evasion, divorces, etc. so who knows what share they really own. Regardless, it's pretty concentrated and gross income disparity, as we are finding out now, is NOT good for long-term economic health. A large middle class is. Some degree of economic stratification is inevitable and I think it should be - some people do work harder, are more ambitious, etc. There will always be poor people no matter what social policy is put into place. At the same time, you have to counter act the inherited wealth and nepotism that skews the end results too much the other way. Effort and ingenuity should be greatly rewarded but these days it seems to be more of a 'winner takes all'. If you haven't read David Cay Johnson's Perfectly Legal, get it. Explains a lot. The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it. - HL Mencken |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 931092 United States03/31/2010 08:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you wanted to be an evil, bloodsucking, backstabbing, black hearted piece of shit, you could be rich too. All you need is the gift of bullshit. Its not knowledge or anything that gets you ahead, its how full of shit you are. Look at your General Managers and CEO's. They are idiots, but can bullshit their way out of a burlap bag. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 641680 United Arab Emirates03/31/2010 08:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you think 2% controls 98% of the wealth....then you are dumber than I thought....and I thought you were really dumb from the first paid shill post you made... The top 2% pays 98% of the taxes but does not control 98% of the wealth...... . |
| Jimmy2times User ID: 908255 United States03/31/2010 09:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | O ye of little faith... Curse the "rich" at your peril....But it is not they who keep you from the things of God, it is YOU seeking after all things that have nothing to do with Christ or God... Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You make the Lord a liar when you believe that the "rich" can stop the promises of the most high. Shame on you Brad and those who would say that it is the Christian way to STEAL in the name of justice. Theft is theft, even if you steal from those you believe to be THIEVES. God, NOT GOVERNMENT, will settle all accounts, or do you believe God is not able to right a wrong? Hypocrites, and in the day when you say, "Lord, Lord" do not be surprised when you hear "Depart from me, I never knew you" Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 09:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | O ye of little faith... Quoting: Jimmy2times 908255Curse the "rich" at your peril....But it is not they who keep you from the things of God, it is YOU seeking after all things that have nothing to do with Christ or God... Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You make the Lord a liar when you believe that the "rich" can stop the promises of the most high. Shame on you Brad and those who would say that it is the Christian way to STEAL in the name of justice. Theft is theft, even if you steal from those you believe to be THIEVES. God, NOT GOVERNMENT, will settle all accounts, or do you believe God is not able to right a wrong? Hypocrites, and in the day when you say, "Lord, Lord" do not be surprised when you hear "Depart from me, I never knew you" Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: You whitewashed wall !!! The rich that we are talking about do not do the will of the Lord. I personally would be happy with milk, a sandwich, and burlap. Do you think for a minute that I or most the brethrn want those material things. We are hoping to alert the lustful (not always sex) their souls are in danger of hell. To steal from the rich and coveting their possesions is sin. I would say unto you to read the whole chapter of John pertaining to the rich young ruler. Glory to God for the sacrifice of the Lamb Peace be with you |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 09:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you think 2% controls 98% of the wealth....then you are dumber than I thought....and I thought you were really dumb from the first paid shill post you made... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 641680The top 2% pays 98% of the taxes but does not control 98% of the wealth...... . Throw the average percentage of their income that they pay, throw how much of the infrastucture they use, etc. I used to believe them too until a couple of years ago |
| Jimmy2times User ID: 908255 United States03/31/2010 09:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | O ye of little faith... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 658956Curse the "rich" at your peril....But it is not they who keep you from the things of God, it is YOU seeking after all things that have nothing to do with Christ or God... Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You make the Lord a liar when you believe that the "rich" can stop the promises of the most high. Shame on you Brad and those who would say that it is the Christian way to STEAL in the name of justice. Theft is theft, even if you steal from those you believe to be THIEVES. God, NOT GOVERNMENT, will settle all accounts, or do you believe God is not able to right a wrong? Hypocrites, and in the day when you say, "Lord, Lord" do not be surprised when you hear "Depart from me, I never knew you" Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: You whitewashed wall !!! The rich that we are talking about do not do the will of the Lord. I personally would be happy with milk, a sandwich, and burlap. Do you think for a minute that I or most the brethrn want those material things. We are hoping to alert the lustful (not always sex) their souls are in danger of hell. To steal from the rich and coveting their possesions is sin. I would say unto you to read the whole chapter of John pertaining to the rich young ruler. Glory to God for the sacrifice of the Lamb Peace be with you Are not those "rich" that are "not doing the will of the Lord" worth saving? As for those you're hoping to "alert", suggesting it's the will of God to TAKE from one to GIVE to another is not the will of God, who causes it to rain on the just and the unjust alike... Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 10:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | O ye of little faith... Quoting: Jimmy2times 908255Curse the "rich" at your peril....But it is not they who keep you from the things of God, it is YOU seeking after all things that have nothing to do with Christ or God... Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You make the Lord a liar when you believe that the "rich" can stop the promises of the most high. Shame on you Brad and those who would say that it is the Christian way to STEAL in the name of justice. Theft is theft, even if you steal from those you believe to be THIEVES. God, NOT GOVERNMENT, will settle all accounts, or do you believe God is not able to right a wrong? Hypocrites, and in the day when you say, "Lord, Lord" do not be surprised when you hear "Depart from me, I never knew you" Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: You whitewashed wall !!! The rich that we are talking about do not do the will of the Lord. I personally would be happy with milk, a sandwich, and burlap. Do you think for a minute that I or most the brethrn want those material things. We are hoping to alert the lustful (not always sex) their souls are in danger of hell. To steal from the rich and coveting their possesions is sin. I would say unto you to read the whole chapter of John pertaining to the rich young ruler. Glory to God for the sacrifice of the Lamb Peace be with you Are not those "rich" that are "not doing the will of the Lord" worth saving? As for those you're hoping to "alert", suggesting it's the will of God to TAKE from one to GIVE to another is not the will of God, who causes it to rain on the just and the unjust alike... Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. He did it in the Old Testament. But you are right I do pray for them, but we don't have forever. I an not suggesting any sort of 'stealing', but the wrath of God is coming and now is starting to be visited. The above quotes that you are asking from easily apply to the rich. No one is suggesting stealing, but an attitude change. It's much better for you to do it from your heart than to have the government (the people) or God to do it for you. |
| NWOBEATCH User ID: 931140  Brazil03/31/2010 10:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So what? I hope to be one of them some day, and am working daily to be as wealthy as possible. Quoting: Apocalypse TrollIf there is something wrong with that, I don't wanna be right. So you are saing that if we behave like a good slave long enough we might get a chance to be free one day??? |
| Jimmy2times User ID: 908255 United States03/31/2010 10:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | O ye of little faith... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 658956Curse the "rich" at your peril....But it is not they who keep you from the things of God, it is YOU seeking after all things that have nothing to do with Christ or God... Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You make the Lord a liar when you believe that the "rich" can stop the promises of the most high. Shame on you Brad and those who would say that it is the Christian way to STEAL in the name of justice. Theft is theft, even if you steal from those you believe to be THIEVES. God, NOT GOVERNMENT, will settle all accounts, or do you believe God is not able to right a wrong? Hypocrites, and in the day when you say, "Lord, Lord" do not be surprised when you hear "Depart from me, I never knew you" Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: You whitewashed wall !!! The rich that we are talking about do not do the will of the Lord. I personally would be happy with milk, a sandwich, and burlap. Do you think for a minute that I or most the brethrn want those material things. We are hoping to alert the lustful (not always sex) their souls are in danger of hell. To steal from the rich and coveting their possesions is sin. I would say unto you to read the whole chapter of John pertaining to the rich young ruler. Glory to God for the sacrifice of the Lamb Peace be with you Are not those "rich" that are "not doing the will of the Lord" worth saving? As for those you're hoping to "alert", suggesting it's the will of God to TAKE from one to GIVE to another is not the will of God, who causes it to rain on the just and the unjust alike... Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. He did it in the Old Testament. But you are right I do pray for them, but we don't have forever. I an not suggesting any sort of 'stealing', but the wrath of God is coming and now is starting to be visited. The above quotes that you are asking from easily apply to the rich. No one is suggesting stealing, but an attitude change. It's much better for you to do it from your heart than to have the government (the people) or God to do it for you. The above quotes apply to ALL, as do the ones below. We, who would do good to our fellow man, cannot expect that any goverment mandate will be sufficent. No man can serve two masters. Charity forced is not charity at all. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 658956 United States03/31/2010 10:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | O ye of little faith... Quoting: Jimmy2times 908255Curse the "rich" at your peril....But it is not they who keep you from the things of God, it is YOU seeking after all things that have nothing to do with Christ or God... Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You make the Lord a liar when you believe that the "rich" can stop the promises of the most high. Shame on you Brad and those who would say that it is the Christian way to STEAL in the name of justice. Theft is theft, even if you steal from those you believe to be THIEVES. God, NOT GOVERNMENT, will settle all accounts, or do you believe God is not able to right a wrong? Hypocrites, and in the day when you say, "Lord, Lord" do not be surprised when you hear "Depart from me, I never knew you" Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: You whitewashed wall !!! The rich that we are talking about do not do the will of the Lord. I personally would be happy with milk, a sandwich, and burlap. Do you think for a minute that I or most the brethrn want those material things. We are hoping to alert the lustful (not always sex) their souls are in danger of hell. To steal from the rich and coveting their possesions is sin. I would say unto you to read the whole chapter of John pertaining to the rich young ruler. Glory to God for the sacrifice of the Lamb Peace be with you Are not those "rich" that are "not doing the will of the Lord" worth saving? As for those you're hoping to "alert", suggesting it's the will of God to TAKE from one to GIVE to another is not the will of God, who causes it to rain on the just and the unjust alike... Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. He did it in the Old Testament. But you are right I do pray for them, but we don't have forever. I an not suggesting any sort of 'stealing', but the wrath of God is coming and now is starting to be visited. The above quotes that you are asking from easily apply to the rich. No one is suggesting stealing, but an attitude change. It's much better for you to do it from your heart than to have the government (the people) or God to do it for you. The above quotes apply to ALL, as do the ones below. We, who would do good to our fellow man, cannot expect that any goverment mandate will be sufficent. No man can serve two masters. Charity forced is not charity at all. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 48 As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did what you and your daughters have done. 49 " 'Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. 50 They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen. |
| Brad Watson, Miami, FL (OP) User ID: 2942 United States04/01/2010 08:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I changed the title of this thread to "2% of Global population..." I first wrote it saying "US population", but then realized I had made a mistake. If anyone could find some numbers on the ratio of distributed wealth globally, that would be good. Thanks and sorry for the initial error, but I believe I've fixed it. "In GOD=7_4, FOD=6_4, And Science We Trust" |
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| Brad Watson, Miami, FL (OP) User ID: 473620 United States04/05/2010 12:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Today is the day after Easter and the 7th day of Passover. I pray that everyone has had a good(7__4)* holiday(74). Has everyone made the connect(74)ion between(74) Moses & Jesus(74)? They were both the Messiah(74). Check out: Moses & Jesus(74) were the Messiah(74): Passover & 'Passover Lamb' [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] *Note: I often write using exposed(73,88) gematria(74): A=1...Z=26 "In GOD=7_4, FOD=6_4, And Science We Trust" |
| TooEasyForTheElites User ID: 935051  Australia04/05/2010 12:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The rest of the thread bar a select few.. blind leading the blind  How did the world get like this? because when the cabal was busy buying up the globe, the rest were sleeping with their eyes open |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 382174 United States04/07/2010 08:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Very depressing to read some of the comments on this thread, based on the percentage here alot more awakening has to occur very soon. The OP's original statement was speaking of GLOBAL wealth distribution, the US myopic view of the world will be her downfall I'm afraid. Do some work and look at global wealth distribution maps. For those of you still believing in the carrot on the stick, good luck and God Bless. |
