When we consider the nature of the federal budget, we can actually trace the foundations of budgeting to biblical principles. Within the community of faith, the Bible has often been considered the cornerstone and reference point for authoritative statements. Thus, when applying a biblical perspective to the nature and context of the federal budget, one must begin with the nature of ownership and stewardship in the biblical context. As the lecture notes convey, “God has delegated to man authority over external things, and hence one might conclude stewardship and ownership of Genesis… God also has authority over all humanity, in the sense that we “are not our own”. and what we have should not be administered “privately” to the exclusion of God. Therefore, when discussing the federal budget in correlation with the biblical text, the allocation of resources, distribution of wealth, and overall management of believers are indeed controlled by God. As the Scriptures declare, “God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heaven, and over every living creature.” who moves. “on the earth” (Genesis, 1:28, ESV). So, one does not really “own” any of one’s possessions, in fact, the possessions belong to God. Therefore, from a biblical perspective, the federal government and its control over the federal budget are essentially under God's divine supervision. Therefore, one can agree that by incorporating the first set of God-given “rules,” the Ten Commandments, one can enforce the commandments as it relates to the federal budget. Therefore, when considering the role of government and the federal budget in relation to bi...... middle of paper ...... general well-being. In summary, it can be said that biblical principles often provide the best framework. for budgetary processes and policies. From biblical times to the present, when covetousness is not a present factor and God and biblical principles are applied, this in turn provides a better framework for the federal budget process. Additionally, when analyzing potential reforms within the federal budget, one can consider the general social protection clause in its proper context as it relates to the federal budget process. As the lecture notes show, Congress, since the 19th century, has expanded its authority to assist and provide relief against natural disasters, economic downturns, as well as social welfare programs. References Wildavsky, A., & Caiden, N. (2004). The new politics of the budget process (5th ed.). New York, New York: Pearson/Longman.