that's the key. he preached generosity and charity, but not to financially ruin yourself to help others. he wanted people to give of their own free will, not by some edict from God or an authority.
Render into Caesar that which is Caesar's, dont just "take it"
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that's the key. he preached generosity and charity, but not to financially ruin yourself to help others. he wanted people to give of their own free will, not by some edict from God or an authority.
Render into Caesar that which is Caesar's, dont just "take it"
For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
Capitalism did not exist at the time, it was an entirely different economic dynamic
But yes, voluntary charity