As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“Whether we acknowledge it or not, as implied above, economic laws, such as the law of comparative advantage and the law of supply and demand, are consequences of our being made in God’s image.” - IFWE
“Acton is a headline sponsor of the event this year, and our Journal of Markets & Morality is also sponsoring the conference. The journal has published a number of items focused on Abraham Kuyper and neocalvinist social thought over the years.” - Acton
“Mothers are invested in this process [of bearing and rearing future workers] for only a segment of their adult lives. Most women will have sixty years as an adult in which to create value through their own labors. The challenge is how to do that wisely in a culture that largely requires parenting and income generation to be done in separate places.” - IFWE
“[E]conomic freedom requires limited government, and limited government is supported by a strong, biblical foundation.” - IFWE
“Not only do free markets make people wealthier, but they also lead to many more political rights and civil liberties.” - Intellectual Takeout
“The Principle: #1 – Because everything in creation belongs to God, man is never more than a steward and must act accordingly.” - Acton
Charity and missions are apples and oranges, in my mind. Missions is about the great commission, planting churches, and making disciples. Offering a meal to the poor, in contrast, is an act of mercy. I can argue the point that missions is the more important of the two, but this is not the place to do so. The two can work together (as in the case of a rescue mission) but they are typically distinct.
“In my teaching, I have encountered several myths or misperceptions about capitalism from students as well as individuals outside the classroom. Dispelling these myths has become a focus of much of my teaching. Myth #1: Capitalism Was ‘Created’ ” Intellectual Takeout
“The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest report on income and poverty in the United States today. Here are seven figures from the report you should know about” Acton
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