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Billionaires own us.
I don’t mean they sign our paychecks or even know us. But they do shape our world. They influence what we see, what we buy, what we fear, what we value, what we vote for, and what does or does not get our attention.
Isn't that kingdom language?
The prophet Isaiah confronted those who added house to house or field to field until others had nowhere to live. James called out the rich who got wealthy by exploiting workers.
I grew up thinking money was the root of all evil. That was a sign I remember seeing on The Monkees. But the Bible clarifies that the love of money is a root of evil. That's why Jesus repeatedly showed us that it has a spiritual pull.
The kingdom of this world says that whoever controls resources controls reality. The kingdom of God says to trust God, share generously, lift the poor, and loosen your grip.
Accumulation or compassion?
Why are we always exhausted but still consuming? Why are we angry at each other instead of questioning the systems that are harming us? Why do algorithms reward outrage but not empathy?
It's not an accident.
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