Ken S. Ewert: The Free Market

Ken S. Ewert correctly asserts that free market is not the root cause of sin, but rather, the origin is a result of Adam’s fall from grace. In opposition to the Christian Socialists belief that capitalism is tyrannical, dehumanizing, selfish and fosters materialism (Ewert, 1989), I concur with Ewert, that it is what is in the hearts of those charged with establishing and overseeing economic regulations that determines whether it will benefit or hinder society. The Fall of the Berlin Wall and the USSR are prime examples of how tyrannical power, emanating from man’s sinful heart, negatively impacted society. It was the institution of a biased planned economic system, based upon socialist/communist principles that failed society. As a result
The truth of the matter is that we all possess the God-given gift of free will and how we manage our finances or where we choose to allocate funds is based upon our own personally held beliefs, morals, and values. Christian Socialist argues that the free-market wealth discourages individuals from tending to the welfare of their neighbors, but the bible also states that, If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever (1 Timothy
In contrast to the argument of the anti-capitalistic view that the free-market fosters Impersonalism and Individualism, Ewert proves that it promotes relationships on both business and personal levels by facilitating human interaction. Henry Hazlitt explained the art that of economics involves examining the long-term effects that a policy has among all groups involved (Hazlitt, page 17). Policies that enforce limited federal regulations and taxes will result in the prosperity of all people who choose to put forth the time and effort to reach their goals. In closing, it is important to remember that true wealth and prosperity are gained by living for Christ (Private Property and Worship of