Statement of Beliefs and Ethics
The ShareNet Community
We are a community that shares the common value of supporting our fellow brothers and sisters by staying connected in a community whose purpose is to share each other’s medical cost burdens. Our shared beliefs are the foundation for the ShareNet community where each of us strives to grow in our journey toward health and well-being.
At the core of what we do and how we relate to and engage with one another as a community of people is a set of common beliefs. To join, all members must agree to our Guidelines and our Shared Beliefs and Ethics.
We Believe
that the first and greatest command is to “love God with all my soul and with all my mind” (Deuteronomy 6:4–5, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27).
We Believe
that the second greatest command is to “love my neighbor as myself.” (Leviticus 19:18, Mathew 22:38 Luke 10:27)
We Believe
that the teachings of Luke 10: 27 – 37 instruct us to “love our neighbor” regardless of race, religion, or creed.
We Believe
that we are instructed to share our neighbor’s burdens in Galatians 6:2: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
We Believe
that the voluntary sharing of medical expenses by members under ShareNet’s guidelines—which we understand is not insurance—exemplifies the precept outlined in Luke 10:8-9 that “[w]hatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘[t]he kingdom of God has come to you.”
We Believe
ShareNet members have the right to direct their own health care, free from government dictates, restraints, or oversight, and we want to be part of a health share community whose mission is to assist members through their personal health care challenges through voluntary sharing of expenses.
We Believe
that the United States Constitution guarantees our fundamental right to associate in the lawful exercise and expression of our faith through the sharing of healthcare expenses with our neighbors.
We Believe
this Statement of Shared Beliefs does not exhaust the extent of our faith and beliefs. Our beliefs and the expression of our faith are inspired by the Bible, the word of God, and speak final authority concerning truth and the proper conduct of mankind.