(By Gary Patterson)
Why do you talk about America's problems all the time? You must think America is one of the worst countries in the world. I am proud to be an American! I would not want to live anywhere else. But I would be naive to think that America doesn't have any problems. In fact it is because of my love for America that I address the problems that plague this great nation. And to go a step further, I feel it is only our turning to God for answers, that will heal our nation from the many problems we have. And of all the issues we are facing right now, the economic problems are paralyzing many American families today. I pray that God will help us to correct these problems, and help us, not so much to become wealthy, but to take care of the financial needs of the American people.
America’s current economic challenges can be viewed through a biblical lens that emphasizes justice, stewardship, and care for the vulnerable.
Rising prices for food and housing strain families and contradict the biblical call to provide for the needy, as seen in passages like Isaiah 58:7 and Leviticus 19:9–10.
Stagnant wages raise moral concerns about fairness in labor, echoing James 5:4 and Deuteronomy 24:14–15, which condemn withholding or underpaying workers.
High household debt reflects the bondage warned of in Proverbs 22:7, while the federal budget deficit highlights poor stewardship, contrary to the wisdom of Proverbs 21:20 and Luke 16:10–11.
The affordability of healthcare challenges the biblical ethic of compassion and healing, central to Christ’s ministry in Matthew 25:36 and the parable of the Good Samaritan.
Meanwhile, a tight labor market underscores the dignity of work found in Genesis 2:15 and Colossians 3:23, but also raises questions about accessibility and fairness.
Taken together, these issues reveal a tension between national prosperity and household hardship, reminding us that true societal health is measured not by GDP but by how a nation treats “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40), living out the call to justice (Micah 6:8), stewardship (Matthew 25:14–30), and generosity (Acts 2:44–45).
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