Charity vs. Socialism

"I'd rather give it to charity..."

Wayne Huizenga on paying taxes

Webster definition of Charity:

1: benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity

2 a: generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering ; also : aid given to those in need b: an institution engaged in relief of the poor c: public provision for the relief of the needy

Wayne Huizenga recently came out saying that he was selling his holdings now because he does not want to pay higher taxes. Instead he would rather give the money to charities of his choice.

This is in response to the expectation of higher taxes with the new administration. They are talking about more government entitlements to people. It is a re-distribution of wealth based on the government's terms. This is an approach that I obviously do not agree with.

Christians should step up to help widows, the poor, and the sick. This is model that Jesus put forward and He lived it. We should take our abundance and share it with those in need. This is way our country worked before the Great Depression when the government entered the charity business.

Personally, I became a Christian when I was in high school. There was a man in our church who worked hard to expand his business in order to give more. He would buy turkeys (by the truck-load) at Thanksgiving and Christmas for our church to distribute. He did not want any recognition. (I am not sure he knows that I knew about what he did.)

This is what we need to do. We need to give what we can, when can, to help others around us (without seeking glory or recognition). This is how we will change our communities and our nation. During this Thanksgiving season I would encourage you to give to your church or some local charity that is making a difference in your community.