John Winthrop, Biblical Social Justice

God almighty in His most holy and wise providence hath so disposed of the condition of mankind, as in all times some must be rich, some poor, some high and eminent in power and dignity, others mean and in subjection.

No man is made more honor than another or more wealthy, etc., out of any particular and singular respect to himself, but for the glory of His creator and the common good of the creature, man.

The rich and mighty should not eat up the poor, nor the poor and despised rise up against their superiors and shake off their yoke.