Who Grants Your Rights?
Recently, Senator Tim Kaine declared that Americans do not have rights from God, but rather from government.
This is not just a philosophical slip — it’s a dangerous worldview. If rights are granted by government, then they can be revoked by government. Liberty becomes a temporary permission slip, not a permanent inheritance.
At 1322 Legacy Strategies, we believe the truth is clear: rights come from our Creator. And if rights are entrusted by God, then so is the calling to steward life, family, and capital with wisdom.
Liberty Is Entrusted, Not Issued
The American founders wrote of “unalienable rights” precisely because liberty doesn’t begin with law — it begins with natural law. Thinkers like John Locke and Ludwig von Mises echoed this: rights are not political inventions but part of human design.
This matters for wealth stewardship. If freedom is God-given, then so is the responsibility to protect and grow the blessings in your care. Families are not meant to wait for permission; they are meant to lead boldly, preparing legacies that endure.
When Governments Forget Their Place
History shows the danger of governments claiming the power to “grant” rights. Freedoms erode. Economies collapse. Families pay the price.
We see this same pattern in money and banking. When governments monopolize currency or when banks dictate your access to capital, your choices shrink. Dependence grows.
This is why 1322 helps families build private financial systems they own and control. Using Infinite Banking strategies, you remove reliance on institutions that can change the rules overnight. You create a warehouse of wealth that serves your family’s long-term vision.
Freedom is not just defended in speeches. It is practiced in daily stewardship.
Legacy Requires Liberty
Proverbs 13:22 says: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.”
That inheritance is more than money. It is a framework of freedom, responsibility, and wisdom.
When you steward capital intentionally — when you keep control and align your wealth with faith and vision — you pass down more than assets. You pass down dignity, independence, and resilience. You hand your children a shield against shifting markets and political whims.
This is how real legacies are built.
Final Reflection
Senator Kaine’s statement raises a profound question: Who really grants your rights?
At 1322 Legacy Strategies, we believe rights come from God. That conviction fuels our mission: to help families control their capital, build financial freedom, and bless generations.
Because liberty is not granted by government. It is entrusted by God — and it is your responsibility to steward it well.
Control your capital. Build your legacy.
Because liberty is the foundation of stewardship.
