Playlist: Land, Source of Wealth (topic)
In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part Twelve)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A significant portion of an individual's, corporation's, state's, or nation's wealth is derived from its lands, yielding resources such as water, salt, fruits, vegetables, meat, gold, silver, oil, uranium, and countless other treasures hidden beneath the surface. The federal government has acquired vast tracts of land, …
The Eighth Commandment
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God affirms through the commandment in Exodus 20:15, "You shall not steal," the right of every human being to private property, emphasizing that no one has the authority to take it without lawful permission granted by Him. The earth belongs to the Lord, and He distributes it as He pleases, extending to all the opportunity to …
Housing and Property Redistribution
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsThe United Nations Agenda 21 plan recommends the confiscation of private property for the sake of an equitable economic and social system.
God, Socialism, and Offerings
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughSocialism is enforced slavery to government, founded on no religious principle, but on the poisonous fruits of 'progressive' humanism.
The Commandments (Part Seventeen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWealth accumulated by honest work and diligence will be blessed, but hastily acquired by any kind of theft or dishonesty will be cursed.
Mightier Than The Sword (Part Seventeen)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Communism stands in stark contrast to the principles of God regarding land ownership. The Communist Manifesto, published in 1848, declares in its first plank the abolition of property and the application of all rents of land to public purposes, meaning no private individual is allowed to own land or real estate. This principle …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Law (including the judgments, ordinances, and statutes), far from being done away, shows us our faults and outlines the way of mercy and love—how to live.