Charles N Nwanze

Charles N Nwanze “He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker”

10/18/2025

It Is No Wonder. It Is Exploitation!

They say,
Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world.
But Ezekiel already spoke:
“He who lends at interest and takes increase
shall he then live? He shall not live.
He has done all these abominations;
he shall surely die.” (Ezekiel 18:13)

And Proverbs whispers from the dust:
“He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
gathers it for him who will pity the poor.” (Proverbs 28:8)

So tell me
what kind of wonder is built on the backs of the weary?
What kind of miracle multiplies coins
while it subtracts the soul?

They marvel at the magic of money that grows itself,
but heaven calls it a disease of the heart.
For interest is not creation, it is extraction
it is taking breath from those who labor
and calling it profit.

Look at the world today:
Nations drowning in debt to nations richer still,
the poor paying more for being poor.
Mortgage upon mortgage,
credit upon credit,
interest compounding faster than mercy can catch up.

We built our temples not of stone,
but of systems that worship the growth of numbers
and ignore the decay of lives.
And yet we call it “progress.”
We call it “economics.”
We teach it in schools,
we baptize it in business suits,
and we quote Einstein instead of Ezekiel.

But Scripture still stands like a mirror:
reminding us that true wealth is not what grows on ledgers,
but what grows in love,
in fairness,
in community.

Compound interest may be the eighth wonder of their world,
but in God’s world,
the true wonder is compassion that multiplies without taking,
mercy that gives without counting,
justice that cancels debts
and sets captives free.

For the kingdom of heaven runs on a different economy
one where forgiveness is the currency,
and grace compounds forever.

10/15/2025

Rob Not the Poor: a reflection on Proverbs 22:22

Rob not the poor because he is poor.
But isn’t that what we’ve built our world upon?
A system that calls exploitation “opportunity,”
and names greed “growth.”

We’ve dressed robbery in a suit and called it capitalism.
We’ve baptized profit and called it blessing.
But the Scripture still cries out:
“Do not rob the poor because he is poor.”

See, robbery doesn’t always look like a mask and a gun
Sometimes it looks like a paycheck that can’t pay rent.
A mother choosing between medicine and meals.
A worker whose labor builds towers
he can’t afford to enter.

We rob the poor when we keep them poor
and call it the price of progress.
When we exploit their labor
and call it “efficiency.”
When we silence their cry at the gate
and say, “That’s just the market.”

But the Lord stands at the gate.
And He sees.
He hears the groan behind the factory walls,
the whisper of those priced out of their homes.
He pleads their cause.
He rises as their defender.

And woe to the ones who prosper
on the backs of the burdened.
Woe to the merchants who raise prices
while paying scraps.
Woe to the system that fattens the few
while draining the many.

For the Lord will plunder the soul
of those who plunder the poor.

So let justice break through the balance sheets.
Let mercy invade the marketplace.
Let kindness overthrow greed.
For the Word still speaks
ancient, unchanging, burning true:

“Rob not the poor because he is poor.”
And if our economy does
then Heaven has already filed its case.

10/11/2025

When you give, you become. You become the open hand of God in a closed-fisted world. You become light in the shadow of greed. You become proof that love still breathes in this economy of dust.

10/08/2025

To stop following God is to stop helping the poor and the needy

Job 34:27–28 says, “They turned aside from following Him and had no regard for any of His ways. So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, and He heard the cry of the afflicted.”

When people abandon the ways of God, it isn’t just about personal disobedience, it becomes a social collapse. The evidence of divine disconnection is seen in how a society treats its most vulnerable. Job reminds us that turning away from God leads to injustice, exploitation, and inequality. When compassion fades, greed rises. When mercy is ignored, profit becomes the new idol.

In our global economy, this truth is hauntingly relevant.

We live in a world that measures success by accumulation, not compassion; by output, not outreach. Corporations thrive on labor that keeps millions underpaid. Nations hoard wealth while entire regions starve. Systems built on profit margins have little room for mercy margins. We innovate endlessly, yet poverty persists; we speak of growth, yet the gap between the rich and the poor widens.

10/07/2025

According to Jeremiah 22:16, King Josiah “judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well.”

This verse reveals more than the righteousness of a single king. It shows the heartbeat of a godly society. Josiah’s rule was not built on exploitation or the enrichment of the powerful, but on justice that protected the weak and lifted the poor. His governance reflected God’s own character, for the Lord identifies Himself as the defender of the widow, the orphan, and the stranger.

In Josiah’s time, this meant more than charity, it was policy. It was structured compassion. Economic justice was woven into national life.

When Jeremiah said, “Is not this to know Me? says the Lord,” he was making a profound statement: to know God is to care for the poor.

10/06/2025

Many seek wealth, money and gain. Break the cycle.
Measure wealth by mercy!
Let compassion be your currency,
and justice your gain.

10/05/2025

Ezekiel 18 lays out God’s vision of righteousness.

Among the marks of the just man are:

He does not oppress.
He gives food to the hungry, clothing to the naked.
He does not take interest (usury) or increase (profit from exploiting the poor).
He practices true justice.

This is not an isolated teaching. The Torah, prophets, psalms, and even the teaching of Jesus repeat this theme: that extracting wealth from others through interest, exploitation, or predatory gain is contrary to God’s heart.

God’s economy is gift-based, mercy-based, justice-based; not profit-driven.

10/04/2025

“I know the LORD defends the cause of the poor” Psalm 140:12

But the world I see defends the cause of profit.
Stock tickers rise,
while wages fall.
The needy become invisible,
their worth measured in market shares,
their breath reduced to numbers on a spreadsheet.

The kingdom of God is not Wall Street.
It does not run on dividends or exploitation.
It runs on mercy,
on justice,
on the economy of love

He raises up prophets to speak truth to power,
disciples to loosen their grip on gold,
communities to share bread until no one hungers.
He defends by stirring conscience,
by bending laws,
by overturning tables,
by lifting the poor to stand in dignity.

Yes
in a world of capitalism,
God still defends.
Not with stocks and bonds,
but with righteousness and truth.
And His justice
cannot be bought,
cannot be sold,
cannot be silenced.

09/13/2025

True faith is not abstract; it has hands and feet.

Proverbs 14:31 says, “Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”

Jeremiah 22:16 speaks of King Josiah: “He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me? declares the Lord.”

When we bring these two verses together, they show us that honoring and serving God is not merely about rituals, prayers, or religious words—it is demonstrated in how we treat people, especially the poor and vulnerable.

To oppress, ignore, or neglect the poor is to despise the very God who created them. But to extend kindness, generosity, and justice to them is to honor God directly.

In fact, God Himself equates caring for the poor with truly knowing Him. Jeremiah says Josiah’s defense of the poor was evidence that he genuinely knew God.

This means true faith is not abstract; it has hands and feet. Our worship becomes practical when we defend the weak, provide for the needy, and treat the marginalized with dignity. Serving the poor is not charity—it is service to God. It is honoring the Creator by honoring His image in the least of these.

So, those who honor and serve God are those whose compassion overflows in action: feeding the hungry, defending the oppressed, lifting the broken, and ensuring justice. That’s how God defines knowing Him, and that’s how He receives our honor.

09/06/2025

Let’s explore what might happen in the first 24 hours after a verifiable miracle of resurrection occurs.

🕒 Hour 0: The Resurrection Itself
* A person, confirmed dead (e.g., autopsied, buried, embalmed, or medically brain-dead), is suddenly alive again—publicly and undeniably.
* It’s filmed or witnessed live by credible sources—news outlets, scientists, medical professionals, or a large crowd.
* Social media explodes within minutes: hashtags trend worldwide, livestreams go viral, and initial reactions range from:
* Shock and disbelief
* Claims of a hoax or deepfake
* Religious fervor: “The Messiah has returned!” / “Prophecy fulfilled!”

🕒 Hour 1–3: Media Frenzy
* Every major news outlet switches to 24/7 coverage.
* The person resurrected becomes the most watched human on Earth.
* Journalists swarm the scene. Medical experts, theologians, and scientists are pulled into interviews.
* Conspiracy theories explode (hoax, alien tech, CIA experiment, time travel, Antichrist, etc.).

🕒 Hour 3–6: Authority Response
* Governments intervene:
* Local authorities attempt to secure the person.
* Intelligence agencies investigate (FBI, MI6, Mossad, etc.).
* Some countries may label the event a “national security issue.”
* World leaders begin issuing cautious statements.
* Medical professionals confirm the individual was clinically dead—but cannot explain the revival.

🕒 Hour 6–12: Religious Shockwaves
* Religious institutions respond:
* Vatican holds emergency press conference.
* Islamic scholars, rabbis, Hindu gurus, Buddhist monks issue interpretations.
* Some faith leaders call it a divine miracle.
* Others urge caution, fearing deception or mass hysteria.
* Pilgrimages to the resurrection site begin.

🕒 Hour 12–18: Cultural Disruption
* Markets react—stock prices of biotech, pharmaceutical, and defense companies swing wildly.
* Memes flood the internet. Some see it as a sign of hope, others mock it or panic.
* New fringe movements begin to form—“Followers of the Risen,” “New Prophets,” etc.
* Millions begin re-evaluating their beliefs or fearing what comes next.

🕒 Hour 18–24: Global Tension and Reflection
* Some people fall into existential dread; others rejoice.
* Protests and celebrations erupt around the world.
* The resurrected person is likely taken into protective custody—for security, safety, and study.
* The world begins to divide:
* Believers vs skeptics
* Religious vs secular
* Fearful vs hopeful

🌍 The World Has Changed Forever
By the 24-hour mark, the world is no longer the same. Humanity has entered a new psychological, spiritual, and historical epoch. No one—from world leaders to everyday people—can ignore what just happened.

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09/06/2025

I believe in an interventionist God. We’re approaching the dawn of a new era.

08/18/2025

Genesis 15:6 is often misunderstood.

To fully grasp its meaning, it's essential to consider the context of the dialogue between Abraham and God in Genesis 15:1–5.

In that passage, Abraham expresses his concern to God: despite all the blessings he has received, he remains childless, and a servant in his household stands to inherit everything.

In response, God—who is righteous and just—reassures Abraham with a promise: he will have a son of his own, and his descendants will be as numerous as the stars.

Abraham, a faithful servant of God, accepted this promise. He believed what God said and recognized the promise as a reflection of God's righteousness.

Genesis 15:6 then states that Abraham "believed the Lord, and he (Abraham ) credited it to Him (God) as righteousness."

This means that Abraham gave God credit for the righteous promise. Counted it to God as a righteous deed (righteousness)

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