As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“Pope Francis would be well served to set aside the politics of climate change and instead promote the use of all our energy resources to reduce poverty and increase human flourishing around the world.” - Washington Examiner
“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
“In addition to concerns about the organization’s financial integrity, donors must gauge whether their charity of choice is unintentionally harming their intended beneficiaries.” - Acton
“[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
Ask most people to describe materialism and you’ll hear references to big-screen TVs, computers, SUVs, spacious houses, and overpaid CEOs. A few might mention “consumerism” and “greed.” Most would agree with the idea that materialism has been a major obstacle to relieving world poverty. Some would say it’s the cause of that poverty.
“[A] a job provides, not just an income, but also a sense of purpose. It is not government handouts or parental support that make young people happy, but personal responsibility and a deep-seated conviction that the fruits of one’s labor make the world a better place.” - Acton Institute
“[T]here are many similarities between the materialism of ‘the rich’ versus ‘the poor.’ In both cases, their hearts are set on wealth. However, there is an important difference between the two: the rich have received their reward and their hope, whereas the poor have not.” Neither Poverty nor Riches
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