Earlier today, I had a conversation with an individual about welfare. The topic centered around how the government bureaucracy that intervenes in people's lives ultimately hurts them. In essence, by accepting welfare as normal, a society does not deal with the root of addictions, lack of parental responsibility, low self-esteem, laziness, etc... Many in this nation, however, have placated to the concept that the government should play the role of the parent and as a result, father the helpless.
Dealing with the issues before us requires accountability, responsibility, integrity, and people living our their purpose to help those in need through creative inventions and ideas. A government dependency not only eliminates the drive to succeed, but it lowers the bar for success. Instead of viewing all people as able to reach their potential no matter what their circumstances, the expectation has diminished to where we classify people based on status, wealth, race, and mental ability. In so doing, we have labeled success as dependent on one's circumstances rather than encouraging people to go beyond situational limitations and reminding them that they have the ability to live out their God-given purpose.
When we begin to see people as individuals with a purpose, the "underprivileged class" labels grow obsolete. One will no longer see himself as "underprivileged;" but, as having the opportunity to embrace challenges with the ability to overcome obstacles and grow. At this point, the welfare mentality becomes a second thought, because the ideology and not the person is what remains too low to succeed.
Dealing with the issues before us requires accountability, responsibility, integrity, and people living our their purpose to help those in need through creative inventions and ideas. A government dependency not only eliminates the drive to succeed, but it lowers the bar for success. Instead of viewing all people as able to reach their potential no matter what their circumstances, the expectation has diminished to where we classify people based on status, wealth, race, and mental ability. In so doing, we have labeled success as dependent on one's circumstances rather than encouraging people to go beyond situational limitations and reminding them that they have the ability to live out their God-given purpose.
When we begin to see people as individuals with a purpose, the "underprivileged class" labels grow obsolete. One will no longer see himself as "underprivileged;" but, as having the opportunity to embrace challenges with the ability to overcome obstacles and grow. At this point, the welfare mentality becomes a second thought, because the ideology and not the person is what remains too low to succeed.
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