Let us consider several of our current taxes and then compare what the Bible says regarding that issue and see how valid our tax structure for a biblical perspective.   You may or may not agree with my analysis and interpretation.  That is your right and privilege. 

Capital Gains Tax

This tax is a tax on profits and penalizes a person more the more successful that person is.  The more profit you make, the more tax you pay.  Does the Bible speak on that subject?  I am glad you asked because the answer is YES! 

In Matthew 25:14-20 and Luke 19:12-27, the parable of the talents and the minas directly conflict with the principle of a “Capital Gains Tax.”  The Bible says: “For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.”  The Bible implies that those who do well in investments will be given more, not penalized for doing well.  I ask who is right, God or the Government?

Wage Tax

We only have to go to the parable of the landowner in Matthew 20:1- 16 to address this.  The landowner hires workers at different times of the day and pays each worker the same wage at the end.  The workers complained, and the landowner said, “Did you not agree with me for a denarius?  Take what is yours and go your way.  I wish to give to the last man the same as to you.  Is it not lawful for me to do what I choose with my own money?”  

The implication is that the landowner had the right to offer whatever he chose, and the workers could accept or reject that.  James 5:4 gives us the balance that God hears the cries of laborers who are cheated out of their wages.  Taxes, in my view, unfairly cheat workers out of a portion of their wages.  You may disagree.

Income Taxes

Our current tax structure is a progressive tax: the more a person makes, the more they pay in taxes.  That contradicts scripture, specifically Exodus 30:11- 15, which provided a “half shekel” tax for EVERYONE, rich or poor.  Verse 15 says, “The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel.” 

The Bible does not apply taxes nor the tithe progressively but equally. Ten percent is across the board, not a higher percentage the more you make.

Inheritance Taxes

In my view, it is a real stinger because this is a tax on money already being taxed, and the Bible speaks emphatically about inheritance.  In Proverbs 13:22, we find God’s view: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” 

The inheritance tax can take up to 55% of an estate, and if Democrats and some Republicans have their way, it will become an even greater percentage.  That will leave the heirs 45% or less.  Then, when they pass on the inheritance, their heirs are taxed again on their 45%.  That sounds like legalized theft to me.

Ezekiel 46:18 says, “The prince shall not take any of the people’s inheritance by evicting them from their property; he shall provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of My people may be scattered from his property.” 

These are only a few. There is more scripture to back up what I am suggesting.

Therefore, we have allowed the government to go far beyond the biblical and moral boundaries in taxing people.  The government’s insatiable appetite will never be satisfied, and it is up to us to put an end to their feeding frenzy.  They need to be weaned and allowed only that which meets biblical specifications and forced to live within their means. 

We can make this happen, but it will require unity not yet attained and commitment not yet visible for it to become a reality.   We need to remember these things in every election.  Our freedom, future, and Republic depend on it.

God bless you, and God bless America!