The modern tax code that we use in America today is influenced and shaped by some moral behaviors and decisions that were created by our founding fathers in the from the U.S. Constitution. Even though the U.S. tax code is influenced by some moral behaviors, the tax code does not govern based on biblical worldviews because of the separation of church and state. However, since the tax code is certainly influenced by some moral behaviors, there are some connections linked to the tax code that follow some biblical principles. Having said that, a Biblical worldview could be used for the shaping of tax law in two ways: it could keep people in line with obeying the law, and it could help people take responsibility of controlling their love for money.
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However, the government can have some control over your wealth because of tax laws. The government will tax a household or individual based on annual earnings. This can be both good and bad. It can be a good thing because since the government has a moral duty to tax earned income, this helps people realize that they have a moral obligation to pay their taxes and be less greedy with their money. The bad thing is we do not have control what the government does with our income taxes. It still teaches us that we should have control over our money but not love our money because money is only temporary in this world. Thus, since people learn how to pay their taxes and have control over their money, this responsibility is another way it can shape our tax laws using biblical …show more content…
The reason I believe that is because God encourages us to take care of our bodies. In 1 Corinthians 6:19 says, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” (NIV). By taking care of our health and body, we should not be taxed on health expenses that are paid in order to make us stay healthy or feel better. Although, God does not encourage us to damage our bodies with Botox injections or plastic surgery. Therefore, these sorts of health expenses should be taxed and not excluded from taxable
However, the government can have some control over your wealth because of tax laws. The government will tax a household or individual based on annual earnings. This can be both good and bad. It can be a good thing because since the government has a moral duty to tax earned income, this helps people realize that they have a moral obligation to pay their taxes and be less greedy with their money. The bad thing is we do not have control what the government does with our income taxes. It still teaches us that we should have control over our money but not love our money because money is only temporary in this world. Thus, since people learn how to pay their taxes and have control over their money, this responsibility is another way it can shape our tax laws using biblical …show more content…
The reason I believe that is because God encourages us to take care of our bodies. In 1 Corinthians 6:19 says, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” (NIV). By taking care of our health and body, we should not be taxed on health expenses that are paid in order to make us stay healthy or feel better. Although, God does not encourage us to damage our bodies with Botox injections or plastic surgery. Therefore, these sorts of health expenses should be taxed and not excluded from taxable