To function, society must reward wise long-term planning and the ability to defer gratification.
I will completely grant the validity of any criticisms of the greed and usury of high finance. However, interest itself is generally a good thing in that it penalizes people with high time preference who want cash immediately and benefits people who frugally save over time. (Of course, I'm thinking of individuals here; institutional players are a separate issue.)
For further reading: https://protestantpost.substack.com/p/the-ethics-of-interest-and-usury
I will completely grant the validity of any criticisms of the greed and usury of high finance. However, interest itself is generally a good thing in that it penalizes people with high time preference who want cash immediately and benefits people who frugally save over time. (Of course, I'm thinking of individuals here; institutional players are a separate issue.)
For further reading: https://protestantpost.substack.com/p/the-ethics-of-interest-and-usury
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The Ethics of Interest and Usury
A Biblical and Economic Assessment
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An interesting border restriction imposed by Mexico is the "forbidden zone." Essentially, foreigners are not allowed to purchase property within 100 km of the border or within 50 km of the coast. This discourages dual residences and aliens from purchasing property in the most valuable and populated areas (generally near the coast). Americans — myself included — are frequently unaware of how restrictive other nations' border laws are.
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Hermeneutical question for y'all today. In a Twitter thread addressing the response of "What about Pricilla, Junias, Phoebe, Debrah…?" when talking about whether women should be pastors or not, the tweeter said:
"A great rule for reading the Bible is always to defer to the clear texts to interpret the unclear ones."
Even outside of the woman "pastor" conversation, what do y'all think about this interpretation method?
"A great rule for reading the Bible is always to defer to the clear texts to interpret the unclear ones."
Even outside of the woman "pastor" conversation, what do y'all think about this interpretation method?
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The Three Uses of the Law are commonly called the schoolmaster (to lead us to Christ), a curb (to keep us from sin), and a guide (for believers on the path of righteousness). In Calvin's words:
1) First, by exhibiting the righteousness of God—in other words, the righteousness which alone is acceptable to God—it admonishes every one of his own unrighteousness, certiorates, convicts, and finally condemns him.
2) The second office of the Law is, by means of its fearful denunciations and the consequent dread of punishment, to curb those who, unless forced, have no regard for rectitude and justice.
3) The third use of the Law has respect to believers in whose hearts the Spirit of God already flourishes and reigns.
1) First, by exhibiting the righteousness of God—in other words, the righteousness which alone is acceptable to God—it admonishes every one of his own unrighteousness, certiorates, convicts, and finally condemns him.
2) The second office of the Law is, by means of its fearful denunciations and the consequent dread of punishment, to curb those who, unless forced, have no regard for rectitude and justice.
3) The third use of the Law has respect to believers in whose hearts the Spirit of God already flourishes and reigns.
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Forwarded from Toastpilled (Matt 🌷✝️)
Here's your reminder that purity rings and short shorts do not mix.
Either put on some longer pants or take the ring off.
Either put on some longer pants or take the ring off.
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Jan Hus - The Goose Father
Around 1369, a goose was born in gooseland. Jan Hus (Czech for goose) was born in Hussinec (Czech for Goosetown) in the Kingdom of Bohemia. Born into a poor family, the goose left the gaggle for the priesthood in search of a better living and prestige. He came to be a renowned preacher at Bethlehem Chapel, but spent much of his time serving in academia as the dean of the philosophical faculty in Prague. Living in a time of social unrest between German speakers and Czech citizens, Hus became a key figure for Czech nationalism.
Hus lived in a time when immorality infected the priesthood of the Catholic Church. He soon began preaching “violent sermons” against the rampant iniquity of the clergy until they reported him to the archbishop and had him banned from preaching. As Hus read Scripture and watched the popes of his day abuse their power, he concluded that papal authority was not ultimate. He needed a sturdier foundation than was built from the straw and sticks of men’s opinion — no matter how highly regarded those men were. He built his life and ministry on the word of God.
His views about Scripture’s ultimate authority were set ablaze as he began to read the condemned works of John Wycliffe. Wycliffe found a loyal disciple in Hus. Hus defended his works with such tenacity that one historian called Hus “Wycliffe’s bulldog” (The Unquenchable Flame, 30).
He staunchly argued against indulgences, advocated for both the bread and the wine to be served in communion, and preached in the common language (as opposed to the untranslated Latin of the day).
When Anne of Bohemia married King Richard II of England, she sent copies of Professor Wycliffe's writings back to Prague. Inspired by Wycliffe's teachings, Professor Jan Hus (1372-1415) boldly confronted corruption and superstitions, and taught the Scriptures in Prague University. As a result the papacy ex-communicated Hus and condemned him and his writings to be burned.
Hus declared: "I would not, for a chapel full of gold, recede from the Truth... the Truth stands and is mighty forever in the Truth of the Gospel I have written, taught and preached, today I will gladly die." As Hus was being burned, he proclaimed: “You may roast the goose, but a hundred years from now a swan will arise whose singing you will not be able to silence.” Exactly 102 years later, a sprightly monk nailed ninety-five theses to Wittenberg’s door.
Hus lived in a time when immorality infected the priesthood of the Catholic Church. He soon began preaching “violent sermons” against the rampant iniquity of the clergy until they reported him to the archbishop and had him banned from preaching. As Hus read Scripture and watched the popes of his day abuse their power, he concluded that papal authority was not ultimate. He needed a sturdier foundation than was built from the straw and sticks of men’s opinion — no matter how highly regarded those men were. He built his life and ministry on the word of God.
His views about Scripture’s ultimate authority were set ablaze as he began to read the condemned works of John Wycliffe. Wycliffe found a loyal disciple in Hus. Hus defended his works with such tenacity that one historian called Hus “Wycliffe’s bulldog” (The Unquenchable Flame, 30).
He staunchly argued against indulgences, advocated for both the bread and the wine to be served in communion, and preached in the common language (as opposed to the untranslated Latin of the day).
When Anne of Bohemia married King Richard II of England, she sent copies of Professor Wycliffe's writings back to Prague. Inspired by Wycliffe's teachings, Professor Jan Hus (1372-1415) boldly confronted corruption and superstitions, and taught the Scriptures in Prague University. As a result the papacy ex-communicated Hus and condemned him and his writings to be burned.
Hus declared: "I would not, for a chapel full of gold, recede from the Truth... the Truth stands and is mighty forever in the Truth of the Gospel I have written, taught and preached, today I will gladly die." As Hus was being burned, he proclaimed: “You may roast the goose, but a hundred years from now a swan will arise whose singing you will not be able to silence.” Exactly 102 years later, a sprightly monk nailed ninety-five theses to Wittenberg’s door.
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A blessed Reformation Day to you all. Semper reformanda
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