Build on the Rock — A People’s Guide to Debt & Fiat Tyranny
“Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
— Jesus, Matthew 7:24
TL;DR: True freedom is reclaimed when we root our lives in Christ, honest work, and local provision—rejecting usury, fiat illusions, and corporate idols. What follows is a road-map to gather the scattered tribes, restore the land, and live the Kingdom now.
1 · The Stone We Build On
[FACT] The New Testament calls Christ the “chief cornerstone” (Ephesians 2:20).
[INTERPRETATION] In 2025, that cornerstone translates to:
- Truth over trends.
- Work you control, land you steward.
- A table blessed by God, not financed by Mammon.
[INTERPRETATION] or [OPINION]. Receive, test, and build.2 · The Tyranny of Fiat Debt
2.1 What Is Fiat?
[FACT] “Fiat” currency holds value by government decree, not by an intrinsic commodity (e.g., gold).
2.2 How Debt Enslaves
- [FACT] Average U.S. household debt exceeded \$102 k in early 2025.
- [INTERPRETATION] Inflation operates as a hidden tax—eroding purchasing power without a vote.
- [FACT] Biblical law forbids interest on loans to fellow Israelites (Deuteronomy 23:19-20).
3 · Spiritual Roots of Usury & Inflation
[OPINION] Usury is a parasite spirit—profit without labor. It mirrors the serpent’s lie: “Gain without sowing.”
- Usury multiplies fear; fear feeds control.
- Inflation lets governments and banks repay yesterday’s promises with tomorrow’s devalued labor.
4 · A Christ-Centered Homestead Economy
4.1 Pillars
- Food Sovereignty: Garden, orchard, livestock, seed-saving.
- Local Exchange: Barter, time-banking, honest weights.
- Skill Discipleship: Teach trades, share tools, steward apprentices.
- Household Worship: Family altar > Sunday show.
4.2 Practical Steps
- Convert 10 % of weekly spending into garden infrastructure.
- Host monthly “Barn-Raising Sabbaths” for community projects.
- Switch one bill (energy, phone) to a local co-op or smaller provider within 90 days.
5 · The Commercialization of Evil (Naming the Giants)
We expose, not to shame, but to invite captives into light.
| Sector | Typical Trap | Kingdom Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Big Pharma | Pills for profit | Preventive lifestyle, herbal wisdom |
| Big Food | Sterile seeds & additives | Heirloom crops, local meat |
| Big Finance | Usury & derivatives | Debt-free living, peer lending, Jubilee cycles |
| Big Church | Entertainment & passivity | Discipleship, open-table fellowship |
6 · Invitation: Gather the Tribes of Israel
[INTERPRETATION] Israel today includes every believer grafted into the covenant (Romans 11). We gather by:
- Creating regional homestead networks (“tribal hearths”).
- Celebrating biblical feasts as family festivals.
- Setting up “City Gates” — forums for local justice, trade, and counsel.
7 · A Call to Repentance & Action
“Come out of her, My people, lest you share in her sins.” — Revelation 18:4
- Repent of trusting fiat more than the Father.
- Release unnecessary debt; refuse new bondage.
- Return to land, craft, and covenant community.
- Rebuild households as embassies of the Kingdom.
We do not attack; we give. We model an economy of blessing that renders the old system obsolete.
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Build on the Rock.
