
The Economy
Regulation
Who makes sure that suppliers of services do not rip customers off in a free market? How is this dealt with Biblically?
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Question: Did you know that the Bible seems to presuppose the economic freedom of Christians, and of all economic actors more generally?
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In fact, Revelation treats it as an undesirable thing when the stamp of the beast (probably describing the pagan Roman empire) is required in order to buy and sell. (Rev. 13:17) In the Old Testament, King Artaxerxes, on the stirring up of God, exempted all things connected to the temple from having to pay any taxes. (Ezra 7:24) Under the Mosaic code, the freedom of contract was recognized as a matter of course and of law (for example in Leviticus 6:2). Therefore, it is wise for us to also presuppose the freedom of economic actors.
