Hebraic Musing – Is the popular Communist Manifesto really Christian?
The “Manifesto”
popularized by Karl Marx in1875 sounds good!
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his
needs". BUT, those who
think that statement is good, true and workable are overlooking some serious problems! The
“Manifesto” is based on a classless society and common ownership which leads to
an authoritarianism which suppresses individual freedoms. And that sounds
neither American nor Christian!!!
Why hasn’t this
popular “Manifesto” worked despite countless attempts by many nations over the
years? Is history being taught? Or, are today’s GEN-Z students being
indoctrinated?
Even Christians
recognize that man is to work. “The
LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take
care of it.” Gen 2:15 NIV And we are told to care for those less
fortunate who have needs. “Selling
their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” Acts 2:45
NIV And these are just two of many
verses from the Bible regarding work-ethics and dealing with needs of people!
Who decides what
is needed? Is each person’s needs list similar? I’ve been around the world, literally, and I
have observed needs at various levels.
Food, shelter, clothes, transportation, better tools, better homes, technology,
etc. Many things called “needs” are more
than basic food and shelter. Speaking
for myself, I think I need a better car, house and a fancy meal, at least
occasionally. Who defines “needs”? Haggai 1:6 describes our human nature. “You have planted much, but have harvested
little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill.
You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a
purse with holes in it.” Who defines
one’s “needs”? Ones self?'!?! Are we ever satisfied?
Who decides how
much of my production is to go to others? Do you decide or does the government decide? The Bible mentions “give” and “Giving” over
1,000 times. We are called to be
generous. “Command them to do good,
to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” 1
Timothy 6:18 NIV It sounds like God
wants us to be the giver, not for the government to be the giver/provider!
Is there a reward
for the hard worker? What’s their incentive? The Bible supports a reward system. “Behold,
I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to
everyone according to what he has done.” Revelation 22:12 What happens to motivation by the workers if
their compensation is taken and goes to others?
(I’ve been in and worked in Communist countries experiencing workers not
doing their job and not caring! The
Government guarantees their job!!!)
The “Manifesto”
will only work as long as there is enough of everything for everybody. BUT this is not the case and probably never
will be. Why? Because man's needs, wants and desires always
seem to outstrip his ability to supply them.
AND most rich people have
earned their fortunes fairly and deserve to keep them.
Points to Ponder
Do the GEN-Z voters
recognize the unworkableness of the “Manifesto”?
Often said – “The worst
thing you can do to person is to give them unearned wealth.”
God loves a cheerful
giver.
A baby’s (and adult’s)
favorite words are “More, More, More!”
Is the “Manifesto” from
God or from Satan?
“From the fruit of his lips a man is filled
with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.” Proverbs
12:14
Yosef a.k.a Joe Brusherd September
2, 2025
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our
faith”
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)” Weekly “Hebraic
Musings”
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