Article 1, Section 8, Paragraphs 1-4
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
Congress Can Regulate Commerce
Commerce can quickly change into warfare.
Commerce is the exchange or buying and selling of goods on a large scale. The Federal Government is needed to regulate this when it involves foreign countries, Indian tribes as well as interstate exchanges.
One reason is for the protection of U.S. citizens. A foreign power, if unregulated and monitored, could import poisoned foods, worthless goods, or even weapons to support treasonous activities.
A bad exchange could easily escalate to war. As with any dealings and contractual arrangements, there is always room for damages and the need to seek justice. The Congress has the power to regulate any such endeavors. Enforcement would be done through presidential powers.
The Bible gives an example of the government stopping commerce done on the Sabbath.
Nehemiah 13:18, "Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath."
In God’s future kingdom, industry and socialism will be eliminated. Wars will have ceased. Criminal intent will be done away. Trading will be done on a personal level, not needing to involve governments for protection.
Revelation 18:10-11, "Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:"
The virtuous woman illustrates God’s plan of personal industry.
Proverbs 31:14, "She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar."
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