The High Cost of Healthcare: Is it a Sin to Overpay?

That headline probably made you double-take. "A sin? Really, Marcus?" But hear me out. In our faith, we talk extensively about the parable of the talents. The master gave his servants resources and expected them to manage them wisely. One servant buried his resource in the dirt.

When you overpay for medication because you didn't look for a better option, are you "burying" the money God gave you to provide for your children and your neighbors?

The Ethics of the Marketplace

The American pharmaceutical system is built on a lack of transparency. They hope you just pay the $800 co-pay without asking questions. They count on your exhaustion. But as Christians, we are called to be "shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves" (Matthew 10:16).

Accepting an unfair price when a legitimate assistance program exists isn't "faith"—it’s poor management. It is handing over the resources of your household to a system that prioritizes stock buybacks over people.

Your "Daily Bread" vs. Corporate Greed

I have met people who felt it was "selfish" to look for discounts or help. They thought they should just "suffer through it" and pay full price. That is a misunderstanding of humility. Humility is recognizing we need help. Prudence is finding the help that exists.

If you save $700 a month on your meds, think of how much more you can tithe. Think of the peace you can bring to your spouse. That is honoring God.

Stewardship is Action

Don't let the pharmacy window be the place where your financial stewardship dies. You have a responsibility to find the most responsible path for your health. That’s why we do what we do. We help you take back control of your budget by getting your medications for $40 a month. It’s not just about the money; it’s about the mission.

Practice better stewardship today. Get your meds for $40/mo.