You’ve played by the rules. Worked hard to put yourself through school. You’ve gotten a decent job and you pay your taxes. You’re faithfully paying down your mortgage and saving money in a 401(k) – all to secure your finances and your future......and then History happens. We have no guarantees. I notice in these trains of thought a petulant "I did what's right and now I DESERVE!!!" That is not biblically or even basically correct. Thankfulness for each day is the only way to avoid the kind of bitterness this line of reasoning encourages.
Also, it's just better to live life as a productive person. Many curses are laid on lazy people and moochers and thieves. They get away with nothing. Don't be dragged into self pity!
"Thankfulness for each day is the only way to avoid the kind of bitterness…"
I understand your premise. It is, however, like giving an addict his next fix to continue with the madness we call "Social Services".
It is openly abused to the point of insolvency. No one wins.
I, and every other working American DESERVES IT! Yes, we deserve IT. And what is IT?
A fellow American with his hand out willing to accept responsibility for their actions.
Not some sloven punk stealing granny SSI check, pimping his sister and robbing the 7-11.
Enough is E-DAMN-NUFF!
And brother that ain't bitterness, that's reality.
There ain't no free rides. Do a SFN a favor, FORCE them to do for themselves. Tough love.