As believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to be discerning about the systems we support—especially when those systems affect how we live, work, and care for one another. While socialism is often presented as a compassionate and equitable solution to poverty and injustice, it directly contradicts many of the Biblical principles that form the moral foundation of America.
Socialism teaches that the government should control wealth and redistribute it, so everyone ends up equal. But the Bible doesn’t call for forced equality of outcomes. Instead, Scripture emphasizes personal responsibility, honest work, generosity, and stewardship. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Paul writes, “If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” God designed us to be productive—to use our time, talents, and resources not only to meet our own needs, but to bless others.
Under socialism, the incentive to work hard and innovate is weakened, because rewards are detached from effort. This not only stifles creativity but fosters dependence on the government instead of dependence on God. We were never meant to look to the state as our provider. Philippians 4:19 says, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Trust in God is replaced by trust in human systems—and those systems, no matter how well-intentioned, are flawed and corruptible.
Moreover, socialism expands the role of government far beyond its God-ordained purpose. Romans 13 makes clear that government exists to punish evil and maintain order—not to control the economy, dictate our health care, or interfere with the Church. When the state assumes authority in every aspect of life, it often leads to the erosion of religious freedom, as seen in countries where Christians are persecuted under socialist regimes.
Charity, which is central to Christian living, must be voluntary to have moral value. 2 Corinthians 9:7 reminds us, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Socialism removes the joy of giving and replaces it with coerced redistribution. True compassion flows from the heart, not from government mandates.
We are called to love our neighbor—but that love must be active and personal, not outsourced to bureaucrats. The Church, not the government, has always been God’s instrument for caring for the poor, feeding the hungry, and healing the brokenhearted. When we allow the government to take over this role, the Church becomes passive, and the people become powerless.
America was founded on Biblical values: freedom, personal responsibility, and the dignity of work. Socialism erodes those values and replaces them with dependence, control, and false promises of security. As Christians, we must stand for policies and principles that honor God’s design for humanity—ones that empower people rather than enslave them to the state.
Let’s be bold in defending freedom, wise in understanding Scripture, and faithful in trusting that God—not government—is our ultimate provider.
Nickie McCarty is Concerned Women for America's New Mexico State Director. She is also a former educator and athletic director.
