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What does the Bible say about CAPITALI$M?

The dictionary defines capitalism as “an economic system characterised by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competition in a free market.”

The Bible offers insight

While the Bible doesn’t mention capitalism by name, it does speak a great deal about economic issues. Whole sections of the book of Proverbs and many of the parables of Jesus deal with economic matters. As such, we learn what our attitude should be towards wealth and how a Christian should handle his finances. The Bible also provides

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