Government has evolved into a religion to the extent that even those professing to follow Jesus Christ have been lured into the snare of the false doctrine propagated by the elitist who want to control all things. The elitists use the power of government to force people to do that which is best left to the discretion of each individual. Instead of punishment for legitimate crimes as is the purpose of government explained by Paul in Romans 13:3-4 (For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.), citizens are punished for not behaving in the manner prescribed by government (politicians). An example is the penalty for not buying health insurance mandated by Congress. That is properly called tyranny and it is opposite of the intent of the founders and the scriptures.

When benevolent giving is the issue, many so called Christians and many others think it’s fine that government has created all the social give away programs. It is understandable that unbelievers would look to the government for handouts, but it isn’t understandable that those who say they believe in God and follow Christ would espouse the false doctrine of government benevolence in lieu of the teachings of Christ and the apostles. But it is easier to watch those who have more to foot the bill  for the social programs through taxation than to dig into their own pocket for the means to help others. Take note of the words of Paul in Galatians 6:9-10 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.  Paul wasn’t telling the government to do good in this matter nor was he saying that we should pay taxes for the need. No, he was addressing the Christ’s people at Galatia to use their own means.

Unbelievers and so called believers point to what Jesus told the rich young ruler about worldly-goods, after the ruler said he had observed what Jesus had said in Matthew 10:19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.  The ruler answered (verse 20) and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. Then in verse 21 Jesus said, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. Then in verses 22-25 the truth of the words to the ruler is revealed, 22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25  It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.