Following up on Dean's eloquent comments yesterday, one question Christians need and should ask is, "where is their source?" It seems, at least by the sound of the worries and the debate, many are looking for government to meet their needs.

Seems to me that is contrary to scriptural teaching. Matt 6:25-33 tells us that we are to trust in Gods provision. That promise in vs. 33, "and all these things shall be added unto you." is prefaced by the command, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness."

Are we seeking provision from government because we refuse to seek after the righteousness of God? Or is it ignorance, or is it laziness?

It's easier to lay with your snout in the government trough than to run and pursue God. In the end what is the tradeoff. The minimal provision of a government yoke vs the abundance that comes with freedom in God?

Sadly, we Christians too often choose the former then blame God when it fails to meet the need and we find ourselves entrapped.

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