By “wants” we mean reasonable necessities, meaning things they lack that are reasonable rather than extravagant. The Lord way is that people give what they have above what they need to the bishop who then assigns the available properties to those in need according to their circumstances (needs/capacities). This is, in fact, the same concept as a basic income. Through the church or private charity it is funded by voluntary donations. Through government it is funded by taxes.
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