I think Jesus supports capitalism

[FriendofJonathan]

6 hours ago, Marston said:

Amen brother! I believe the parable also applies to the concept of believers striving to be productive in order to take care of their families and so that they can help others. Capitalism has done more to improve the lives of people than any other economic system. 

Yes, to both points you've made here. 

We must be thankful to God fot the abundance of our wealth. And always give God the thanks and praise and honor and blessing, because it is God that has permitted us to be stewards of our wealth and resources for the benefit if ourselves, our families, and others less fortunate. 

[Whosoever]

Capitalist = King of my own Castle

Christian = Bond Servant of my Lord Christ Jesus

Capitalist = Opportunity falls from heaven, but if you don't know how to make the deal, it will slip through your fingers. 

Christian = Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and all these things will be given unto you.

Capitalist = Seeks his/her own fortune

Christian = Ask the Father for anything in my name (Jesus), and He will give it. 

Look! God is a "HOLY" Monarch; A Loving Father. He, not Capitalism, has made us  His Children, and to be Kings and Priests while on this earth. 

Soloman humbled himself and asked God for wisdom when he was anointed by the Holy Spirit as king.   As God's anointed, we can ask the same, and it doesn't matter what form of governamental environment you happen to reside under.  God is not a respector of people or governments. 

 

 

 

[Anne2]

On 3/5/2025 at 12:33 PM, Marston said:

Based on the parable of the talents it appears that Jesus wants people to "capitalize" on their wealth and talent and to be productive. 

Matthew 25:14-30

English Standard Version

The Parable of the Talents

14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[a] and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. 17 So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. 18 But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. 19 Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. 20 And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.[c] You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ 22 And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I have made two talents more.’ 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ 24 He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, 25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.’ 26 But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? 27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. 29 For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 30 And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Capitalism ALLOWS for people to prosper.

Abraham was rich

Ge 13:2  And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

God made him rich
Ge 14:23  That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
 

De 8:17  And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
De 8:18  But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
 

Ex 30:15  The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. {give more: Heb. multiply } {give less: Heb. diminish }

Boaz was wealthy...

Ru 2:1  And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. {Boaz: Gr. Booz }

2Ch 1:12  Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

1Sa 2:7  The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

 

[Marston]

44 minutes ago, Anne2 said:

Capitalism ALLOWS for people to prosper.

Abraham was rich

Ge 13:2  And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

God made him rich
Ge 14:23  That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
 

De 8:17  And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
De 8:18  But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
 

Ex 30:15  The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. {give more: Heb. multiply } {give less: Heb. diminish }

Boaz was wealthy...

Ru 2:1  And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. {Boaz: Gr. Booz }

2Ch 1:12  Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

1Sa 2:7  The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

 

Certainly. As Proverbs says, all good things in our lives come from Dad!