“If one has a job, don’t quit your job. Better yet, protect your job.

* For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.” 2 Thes 3:10″

Quitting your job does not mean one won’t be working thereafter. Maybe in a few years it might be better to have your own farm or crafts than working in some banking job, desperately trying to survive, while the farmer is ensured of food.

Just wanted to tell you the way I see it

As a fellow believer I appreciate how you laid out the principles of how we are to respond during this economical crises. We are to reach out to others in need and be prudent for ourselves.

Your concerns were noted.

But the terms and concepts I shared are not mine but the Bible.

May I gently request all readers please to go back and meditate on the verses shared, better yet, download and listen to the teaching itself. It’s better to understand the whole ” biblical” concept of wealth transfer before we make our conclusions.

Some points to consider, though

(1) you can not force someone to sell something to you.
(2) you can only buy base on the budget you have, if the seller agreed with your price, then wealth transfer is consummated.
(3) I remember I mentioned about Matt 5:17

Peace

not only that, but many people suffering financial setbacks did nothing wrong in the first place. many of them spent years building families and honest businesses, but now are going bankrupt because no one will lend to them and no one can afford to spend money. if you do have piles of stored up money, maybe it is the time to start spending, otherwise our economy is just going to keep spiralling downward, people are going to be hoarding money in fear and the value of the dollar will hit unprecedented lows.

lastly, im not saying that you shouldn’t try to take advantage of sound investment opportunities, only that you shouldn’t be going about it with such glee as you pilfer from these “sinners.” they may have been doing the same things before (and probably deserve it now), and while i dont think you have harmful intentions please remember that it is up to God to distribute justice and it goes against His will if we take it into our own hands.

Thanks so much

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