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By A Smith (anonymous) | Posted November 14, 2008 at 00:10:49
Grassroots, I hear what you are saying regarding government's poor attempts at helping poor people, I just don't believe it.
Nobody in this country over the age of 18 is entitled to anything that they have not worked for.
Moreover, the universe is set up in such a way so as to ensure that it is impossible to receive something for free.
As an example, when someone takes drugs to escape their pain, or simply to feel really good, we all know that there are negative consequences that follow.
Conversely, when people exercise, which is a form of work/suffering, their body spits out opiates to help soothe the pain.
However, because the athlete is willing to suffer first, there is zero negative side effects to the body's opiate production. They have earned the right to feel good.
The same rules apply to poor people. If they receive money from the government, but refuse to put in the work that the universe requires to keep the balance, they will suffer negative consequences.
Nothing will stop this, because the rules of balance/karma apply to everyone, at all times.
If all of this sounds like bad news, keep in mind that balance works both ways. Therefore, if poor people want to help themselves, all they have to do is start doing the opposite, help others.
Failure to help other groups, not just other poor people, will guarantee they stay poor. However, if they can spread their goodwill to their enemy, the rich and the evil corporation, they will be rewarded with expanding opportunities.
Like it says in Proverbs 25:21,22...If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
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