Recently, I came across two related themes in my scripture studies. I feel this very much applies to today. With all of the problems that surround us right now, at the root could be the issue spoken of by Jacob, Isaiah, and Micah.
Think of your brethren like unto yourselves, and be familiar with all and free with your substance, that they may be rich like unto you.
And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!
This warning is against the selfish landowners who buy up all of the property of the poor. The Lord taught people to not do this in ancient Israel.
– The Book of Mormon for Latter-day Saint Families, pg. 108
These problems can not be solved by capitalism, or goverment. But instead, these problems can only be solved by generosity and by unselfishness. By sharing. During this Christmas season, find someone to share with.