Title: The Inflation Deception: A Biblical Perspective on the Economic Manipulation of 2021–2025
By: Arakel Akashay Mikaelian III
Independent Free Press
09/02/2025
Greed and Deception: Inflation as a Tool of the Powerful
“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.”-1 Timothy 6:10
From 2021 to 2025, the official U.S. inflation rate hovered around 2.7%. Yet for the average citizen, the cost of living, especially housing, food, and healthcare, soared by nearly 20%. This gap reflects more than miscalculation; it reveals a systemic deception benefiting the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the vulnerable, echoing biblical warnings about exploiting the poor and needy-Proverbs 22:22–23.
The Collusion of Elites: World Governments and Corporations
Post 2008, central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve implemented quantitative easing and near-zero interest rates. While these policies stabilized markets, they disproportionately favored the rich, inflating asset prices and widening inequality. In the biblical lens, this mirrors the oppression of the widows and orphans through greed-Isaiah 10:1–2.
Major corporations exploited supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions to raise prices, squeezing ordinary people further. Scripture warns: “Woe to those who join house to house, who add field to field, until there is no room, and you live alone in the midst of the land”-Isaiah 5:8.
Division Among the People
The engineered inflation deepened political and social divides. The Bible cautions against sowing discord: “A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city”-Proverbs 18:19. Wealth manipulation, combined with political strategies, has fractured communities, pitting neighbor against neighbor and feeding anger and mistrust among citizens.
The 2016 Election: Seeking Justice and Accountability
Many Americans felt the government had abandoned justice, fairness, and transparency, core biblical principles. Donald Trump’s election in 2016 reflected the collective cry of the people for a ruler who would challenge the establishment, echoing Proverbs 29:2-“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
A Spiritual Question for Reflection
Did the 2020 election and the subsequent Biden administration provide a cover for the concealment of critical evidence of economic manipulation? Could it be that the powers orchestrating global inflation were working unseen, fulfilling the warning in Luke 12:2-“Nothing is covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known”?
The Scripture reminds us that even when the wicked prosper temporarily, God’s justice will ultimately prevail. As the psalmist writes: “Do not fret because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb”-Psalm 37:1–2.
Global Impact: Nations and Accountability
The repercussions of these economic policies extend beyond U.S. borders. Rising prices, social unrest, and political instability around the world highlight the consequences of nations walking away from righteousness and justice. Proverbs 14:34 states: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
The Moral Lesson: Accountability, Stewardship, and Faith
The biblical lens frames this crisis not just as an economic failure but as a spiritual and moral challenge. Leaders entrusted with stewardship of resources have a divine obligation to act justly-Micah 6:8. Citizens are called to discern, pray for wisdom, and pursue justice, while being cautious of manipulation, deception, and greed in their leaders.
Conclusion: Faith, Truth, and Justice
The inflationary trends from 2021 to 2025 illustrate a world where greed and deception flourished under the guise of economic necessity. Yet Scripture reminds us that God sees all and justice will prevail-Ecclesiastes 12:14. The faithful are called to vigilance, discernment, and advocacy for the vulnerable, trusting that even in times of financial and moral crisis, divine justice will ultimately triumph over the schemes of the powerful.
By: Arakel Akashay Mikaelian III
Independent Free Press
09/02/2025
Greed and Deception: Inflation as a Tool of the Powerful
“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.”-1 Timothy 6:10
From 2021 to 2025, the official U.S. inflation rate hovered around 2.7%. Yet for the average citizen, the cost of living, especially housing, food, and healthcare, soared by nearly 20%. This gap reflects more than miscalculation; it reveals a systemic deception benefiting the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the vulnerable, echoing biblical warnings about exploiting the poor and needy-Proverbs 22:22–23.
The Collusion of Elites: World Governments and Corporations
Post 2008, central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve implemented quantitative easing and near-zero interest rates. While these policies stabilized markets, they disproportionately favored the rich, inflating asset prices and widening inequality. In the biblical lens, this mirrors the oppression of the widows and orphans through greed-Isaiah 10:1–2.
Major corporations exploited supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions to raise prices, squeezing ordinary people further. Scripture warns: “Woe to those who join house to house, who add field to field, until there is no room, and you live alone in the midst of the land”-Isaiah 5:8.
Division Among the People
The engineered inflation deepened political and social divides. The Bible cautions against sowing discord: “A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city”-Proverbs 18:19. Wealth manipulation, combined with political strategies, has fractured communities, pitting neighbor against neighbor and feeding anger and mistrust among citizens.
The 2016 Election: Seeking Justice and Accountability
Many Americans felt the government had abandoned justice, fairness, and transparency, core biblical principles. Donald Trump’s election in 2016 reflected the collective cry of the people for a ruler who would challenge the establishment, echoing Proverbs 29:2-“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
A Spiritual Question for Reflection
Did the 2020 election and the subsequent Biden administration provide a cover for the concealment of critical evidence of economic manipulation? Could it be that the powers orchestrating global inflation were working unseen, fulfilling the warning in Luke 12:2-“Nothing is covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known”?
The Scripture reminds us that even when the wicked prosper temporarily, God’s justice will ultimately prevail. As the psalmist writes: “Do not fret because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb”-Psalm 37:1–2.
Global Impact: Nations and Accountability
The repercussions of these economic policies extend beyond U.S. borders. Rising prices, social unrest, and political instability around the world highlight the consequences of nations walking away from righteousness and justice. Proverbs 14:34 states: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
The Moral Lesson: Accountability, Stewardship, and Faith
The biblical lens frames this crisis not just as an economic failure but as a spiritual and moral challenge. Leaders entrusted with stewardship of resources have a divine obligation to act justly-Micah 6:8. Citizens are called to discern, pray for wisdom, and pursue justice, while being cautious of manipulation, deception, and greed in their leaders.
Conclusion: Faith, Truth, and Justice
The inflationary trends from 2021 to 2025 illustrate a world where greed and deception flourished under the guise of economic necessity. Yet Scripture reminds us that God sees all and justice will prevail-Ecclesiastes 12:14. The faithful are called to vigilance, discernment, and advocacy for the vulnerable, trusting that even in times of financial and moral crisis, divine justice will ultimately triumph over the schemes of the powerful.
Title: The Inflation Deception: A Biblical Perspective on the Economic Manipulation of 2021–2025
By: Arakel Akashay Mikaelian III
Independent Free Press
09/02/2025
Greed and Deception: Inflation as a Tool of the Powerful
“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.”-1 Timothy 6:10
From 2021 to 2025, the official U.S. inflation rate hovered around 2.7%. Yet for the average citizen, the cost of living, especially housing, food, and healthcare, soared by nearly 20%. This gap reflects more than miscalculation; it reveals a systemic deception benefiting the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the vulnerable, echoing biblical warnings about exploiting the poor and needy-Proverbs 22:22–23.
The Collusion of Elites: World Governments and Corporations
Post 2008, central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve implemented quantitative easing and near-zero interest rates. While these policies stabilized markets, they disproportionately favored the rich, inflating asset prices and widening inequality. In the biblical lens, this mirrors the oppression of the widows and orphans through greed-Isaiah 10:1–2.
Major corporations exploited supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions to raise prices, squeezing ordinary people further. Scripture warns: “Woe to those who join house to house, who add field to field, until there is no room, and you live alone in the midst of the land”-Isaiah 5:8.
Division Among the People
The engineered inflation deepened political and social divides. The Bible cautions against sowing discord: “A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city”-Proverbs 18:19. Wealth manipulation, combined with political strategies, has fractured communities, pitting neighbor against neighbor and feeding anger and mistrust among citizens.
The 2016 Election: Seeking Justice and Accountability
Many Americans felt the government had abandoned justice, fairness, and transparency, core biblical principles. Donald Trump’s election in 2016 reflected the collective cry of the people for a ruler who would challenge the establishment, echoing Proverbs 29:2-“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
A Spiritual Question for Reflection
Did the 2020 election and the subsequent Biden administration provide a cover for the concealment of critical evidence of economic manipulation? Could it be that the powers orchestrating global inflation were working unseen, fulfilling the warning in Luke 12:2-“Nothing is covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known”?
The Scripture reminds us that even when the wicked prosper temporarily, God’s justice will ultimately prevail. As the psalmist writes: “Do not fret because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb”-Psalm 37:1–2.
Global Impact: Nations and Accountability
The repercussions of these economic policies extend beyond U.S. borders. Rising prices, social unrest, and political instability around the world highlight the consequences of nations walking away from righteousness and justice. Proverbs 14:34 states: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
The Moral Lesson: Accountability, Stewardship, and Faith
The biblical lens frames this crisis not just as an economic failure but as a spiritual and moral challenge. Leaders entrusted with stewardship of resources have a divine obligation to act justly-Micah 6:8. Citizens are called to discern, pray for wisdom, and pursue justice, while being cautious of manipulation, deception, and greed in their leaders.
Conclusion: Faith, Truth, and Justice
The inflationary trends from 2021 to 2025 illustrate a world where greed and deception flourished under the guise of economic necessity. Yet Scripture reminds us that God sees all and justice will prevail-Ecclesiastes 12:14. The faithful are called to vigilance, discernment, and advocacy for the vulnerable, trusting that even in times of financial and moral crisis, divine justice will ultimately triumph over the schemes of the powerful.
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