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NASB | Leviticus 19:18 'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Leviticus 19:18 'You shall not take revenge nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor (acquaintance, associate, companion) as yourself; I am the LORD. [Matt 5:43-46; Rom 12:17, 19] |
Bible Question:
As a Christian US citizen, should we attempt to buy US made goods, where available, over goods made in other countries? How much do we consider that some goods made in some countries are made with basicly slave wages. Should we stop buying goods made from countries that are against Christianity? Please attempt to relate your answer with Scripture. justme |
Bible Answer: Lev 19:18 ". . .you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD." I think this is the best verse that applies. They could be child laborers in sweat shops. OR they could be making a good living wage in their culture. Often companies actually bring economic renewal and help to area of the world by setting up shop. Not all companies are greedy money grubbers out to harm the little guy. I mention this because I have friends on a board of a non-profit mercy organization that tries to find companies that will set up in poor nations to help them. So by not buying you may be “loving your neighbor.” But then you may be “loving your neighbor” by buying the products. It’s not always so clear. Also you said, “. . .countries that are against Christianity.” I don’t think that applies, since you may be hurting the wrong people. If we do something against a country specifically, and not just a company or product, the best way would be for the United States to impose sanctions. MJH |