Sermons on economy
The Rich Man – Mark 10:17-31
The Rich Man – Mark 10:17-31 Seek good and not evil that you may live. (Amos 5:14) In the month of October, we are uplifting some of our reformation teachings, leading up to Reformation Sunday on Oct. 31. This story from the gospel of Mark tells us about a rich man who wants to do everything right in the eyes of God, but feels that he cannot do what Jesus asks him to. As you read this text, ponder the…
The Common Chest
The Common Chest – Romans 3:28 Reformation Theology and the Welfare State Confronted with injustices connected to emerging capitalism, Luther and the reformers partnered with the government on all levels to build a reliable welfare system. The Common Chest, implemented in the law of Wittenberg in 1522 provided, for example, interest free loans to artisans and newcomers, and re-financing of high-interest loans for burdened citizens; shelter, clothing, nourishment and food for poor orphans and the children of poor people; it…
Why is Jesus sleeping?
Why is Jesus sleeping? – Mark 4:35-41 Jesus is sleeping in the boat and we are standing at the helm. As seasoned helmsmen that we hopefully are, we should know that bad weather is a distinct possibility when we take our boat out to sea. Question is, do we go to the trouble to prepare for the things we see coming, like updating our charts, calibrating our compass and getting a recent weather report? Or do we rather sail into…
What’s wrong with Loan Forgiveness?
What’s wrong with Loan Forgiveness? It is so interesting to see what parts of scripture people and communities tend to either highlight or forget in different times of history, Throughout the European middle ages, Christian governments mostly followed the biblical principle not to allow interest taking on loans. In the bible, loans are considered to be an act of charity rather than an act of business. How do we follow our biblical teachings in a secular world? Rev. Kristin Luana…
Taxes!!!
Taxes!!! Nothing gets Americans more worked up than the topic of taxes. Who can impose what taxes on whom and what happens with the money? This topics has always been the bone of contention since the Pharisees asked Jesus whether one should pay taxes to the emperor or not. Rev. Olaf Baumann, sermon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles WA. Please check out our video ministry 1517 Grace Guerrilla https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv2aB-i9zHPqgh3NjUJ5-lg
Working Together
Working Together All to often do we hear stories of economic life which are based on unlimited greed and hostile take-overs and laissez-faire capitalism and wars of competition and powerful monopolies, limiting your and my ability to make a living, and concentrating all economic power in the hands of very few. – But this is not how God intends people to live and work together. The word economy comes from ‘oikonomia’, Greek for management of the household. A well managed…