Difference Between King And Government
First, I think it is important to recognize the difference between a king (monarchy) and government. A government is regulated and kings were not, to an extent. First Samuel 8 is dominated with “He will take” and “He will demand” phrases, signifying the lack of democracy and his total control (ESV, 2008). However, the demand that is portrayed is similar to the making of a government, but in the case of a government concerned about economic growth, the demand is expected, however, in the kings stance, it was for vainglory.
Another major point to make is on how the people at that time did not care about having a good economy, in First Samuel 8:3 it states, “…they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.” They were more concerned with how the “other nations” were acting. This is not a worthy idea for creating a healthy economy. The demand and theft that the king would be imposing on his people would not be used for …show more content…
As stated above, governments are regulated in some way that limits their ability to act as a monarchy. However, taxes are demands that a government deems on its people, but not in the way that a monarchy would, it is to better its people, i.e. “Capital Investment.” With an open economy competitive market, limits on government regulation, monetary stability, lower tax rates (not demands without incentives), free trade, and other designs, an economy can grow. Without such standards, the impact would be devastating and an economy would not exist (2016). Everyone and everything would be at the whims of the king, if he was corrupt and spiritually dead, his people, and economy, would suffer greatly.
Bibliography
Gwartney, J., Stroup, R., Lee, D., Ferrarini, T., & Calhoun, J. (2016). Common Sense Economics: what everyone should know about wealth and prosperity (Third ed.). New York: St. Martin's Press.
The ESV Study Bible. (2008). Wheaton:
Another major point to make is on how the people at that time did not care about having a good economy, in First Samuel 8:3 it states, “…they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.” They were more concerned with how the “other nations” were acting. This is not a worthy idea for creating a healthy economy. The demand and theft that the king would be imposing on his people would not be used for …show more content…
As stated above, governments are regulated in some way that limits their ability to act as a monarchy. However, taxes are demands that a government deems on its people, but not in the way that a monarchy would, it is to better its people, i.e. “Capital Investment.” With an open economy competitive market, limits on government regulation, monetary stability, lower tax rates (not demands without incentives), free trade, and other designs, an economy can grow. Without such standards, the impact would be devastating and an economy would not exist (2016). Everyone and everything would be at the whims of the king, if he was corrupt and spiritually dead, his people, and economy, would suffer greatly.
Bibliography
Gwartney, J., Stroup, R., Lee, D., Ferrarini, T., & Calhoun, J. (2016). Common Sense Economics: what everyone should know about wealth and prosperity (Third ed.). New York: St. Martin's Press.
The ESV Study Bible. (2008). Wheaton: