If you’ve never studied economics, one of the most important lessons to learn is this: price controls create shortages. It’s a simple law of supply and demand that is often overlooked by those attempting to engineer “utopian” societies based on social justice ideals.
The Myth of Social Justice for Business Owners
In the name of fairness, policymakers often ignore the impact their decisions have on small and medium-sized business owners. When governments mandate higher wages or fixed prices in the name of “equity,” they’re effectively forcing small businesses to scale up or shut down.
Imagine you sell a product for $1 that costs you $0.50 per unit to make. Then, the government decides that a “livable wage” means your operational cost should now be $2. You have no choice but to raise your selling price from $1 to $4 just to survive.
To critics, that might look like “price gouging.” But in reality, it’s the natural response to government-imposed price controls. When someone else dictates how much you must pay or charge, your freedom as a property owner disappears. Many entrepreneurs simply downsize, relocate production overseas, or retire from business altogether.
The Domino Effect of Rising Costs
When operational costs rise across the economy, the ripple effects can be devastating. Businesses take on more debt, chase capital, and move toward leveraged positions just to survive. That’s why profits are essential — they’re not signs of greed but buffers against downturns.
A company without profit reserves will collapse during slow seasons. Critics of capitalism often imagine a “fair” society without incentives or money, but history has already tested that idea — it’s called government bureaucracy. And without incentive or innovation, bureaucracy inevitably leads to tyranny.
Humans need purpose, creativity, and reward. When those are stripped away, societies fill the void with control — and control always invites strongmen.
Capitalism vs. Idolatry
In capitalist societies, capital is meant to measure success, not to be worshiped. It’s a reflection of freedom, property rights, and voluntary exchange. Capital can take many forms — gold, land, digital currency, or even ideas — but it only thrives in systems that respect ownership.
You cannot tell a business owner what to charge or an employee what they “should” earn without eroding that foundation. Employment terms — whether wages, dividends, or volunteer arrangements — should be private contracts between consenting adults, not dictated by an external authority.
The Problem with Outsourcing Wages to Government
When governments impose a minimum wage, they effectively outlaw certain jobs. It becomes illegal to pay or accept work below that line — even if both parties would agree to it.
As a result, entry-level jobs vanish. Businesses either automate them or move production to lower-cost regions. This makes it harder for young or inexperienced workers to gain their first job — and with fewer entry points into the workforce, inequality actually increases.
Faith, Free Markets, and the Nature of God
Free-market capitalism aligns closely with Christian principles because both recognize the divine nature of creation, innovation, and abundance. God, like the free market, is not bound by limits. He gives humanity freedom — not force.
By contrast, left-wing and atheist worldviews often seek security over freedom. They put their faith in centralized authority — governments, corporations, or charismatic “problem solvers” — rather than in God or the free choices of individuals.
That’s why slogans like “livable wage” sound noble but produce destructive results. They appeal to emotion, not substance, and rely on coercion rather than creativity.
The Consequences of Forced Equality
When people believe the state should control property or dictate fairness, innovation dies. Nations like Japan or Singapore are disciplined and efficient, but their cultures of unquestioned obedience limit creativity. Without the concept of divine freedom — the foundation of Christianity — societies become trapped in rigid systems that protect existing industries instead of letting the market renew itself through failure and rebirth.
Even faith must evolve through understanding. The Bible never mandates megachurches or marriage; it teaches principles of freedom, repentance, and responsibility. God offers forgiveness — but also allows consequences. Likewise, a free market rewards wisdom and punishes waste.
The Danger of Rejecting God and Free Markets
Atheism gives permission to believe in nothing — and when people believe in nothing, they often turn to idols of power, whether in the form of political parties, emperors, or secular ideologies.
That’s why the disappearance of entry-level jobs isn’t just an economic problem — it’s a moral one. It reflects a society that values control over creation, envy over excellence, and fear over faith.
If you want to restore abundance and opportunity, start with personal responsibility and respect for property rights. And most importantly, consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.
