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Some People Deserve to Starve: A Biblical View of Work and Welfare
Of course, Christians are supposed to be at the tip of the spear in alleviating poverty, especially when it comes to other believers. That doesnt mean, however, that we are under any obligation to help indolent bums.
Such people are not entitled to our generosity.
They have chosen the path of poverty, to paraphrase Proverbs 10:4.
https://www.standingforfreedom.com/2023/05/some-people-deserve-to-starve-a-biblical-view-of-work-and-welfare/
Of course, Christians are supposed to be at the tip of the spear in alleviating poverty, especially when it comes to other believers. That doesnt mean, however, that we are under any obligation to help indolent bums.
Such people are not entitled to our generosity.
They have chosen the path of poverty, to paraphrase Proverbs 10:4.
https://www.standingforfreedom.com/2023/05/some-people-deserve-to-starve-a-biblical-view-of-work-and-welfare/
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"Some People Deserve to Starve" (Original Post)
brooklynite
Jun 2023
OP
Jason Mattera wrote Obama Zombies in 2010. He is a right wing activist of long standing
irisblue
Jun 2023
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irisblue
(32,829 posts)1. Jason Mattera wrote Obama Zombies in 2010. He is a right wing activist of long standing
Is the guy who wrote that piece
Emile
(21,903 posts)7. Is this a rght wing source?
irisblue
(32,829 posts)8. Yes it is. I do not understand why that person posted a right wing source , that is a TOS violation
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17965162
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edited to add, if my reply is alerted on as a personal attack, I'll take the hit
TOS-Don't peddle right-wing talking points, smears, or sources
Do not post right-wing talking points or smears. Do not post content sourced from right-wing publications, authors, or pundits. Exceptions are permitted if you provide a clear reason for doing so that is consistent with the values of this website.
edited to add, if my reply is alerted on as a personal attack, I'll take the hit
Docreed2003
(16,817 posts)2. Some folks love to ignore the words attributed to Jesus
42 "For I was hungry, and you didnt feed me. I was thirsty, and you didnt give me a drink. 43 I was a stranger, and you didnt invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didnt give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didnt visit me."
Matthew 25:42-46
No qualifications, no judgement, just "Did you feed me when I was hungry".
BootinUp
(46,924 posts)3. Sure, unless its themselves or someone they know for instance. nt
LakeArenal
(28,729 posts)4. Is there "Christian" work ethic.
Didnt Jesus recruit 12 men to leave their families and obligations, like work, and travel around not working.
The Magistrate
(95,237 posts)5. As Usual, Sir, Atomized Scripture, Stripped Of Context
For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
Paul's letters intended correction of specific problems in the congregations he founded. The problem addressed here is persons who, by claiming status as prophets or even apostles, sought to live off the congregation. It was a big problem early in the religion's development. The word 'christmonger' appears quite early in the day, in pagan sources, to describe persons who thus made a living off the gullible flock. Paul is not giving instruction on social policy, he is telling his fledgling saints to stop playing host to grifters.
dpibel
(2,803 posts)6. Well, some people deserve to be filthy rich
Amirite?