Yes, gov’t giveaways stir up unnecessary “hate” between those who get and those who give.
The ones who get, always look at those of us who give as having EVERYTHING and not having a thing to worry about. They even think we should provide more!
The one who give (us), look at those who get with contempt (yes I’m guilty of it too—big time). We look at them and say, why do we have to work for them? Why can’t they provide for themselves?
It’s a destructive & hateful circle. Yet, that said, I’ll quote these scriptures on why I believe handouts are evil:
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
Ephesians 4:28
1 Timothy 5:7-8
God says so....enough said.
Thanks for some very useful Scripture on responsibility. Another I like is Matthew 25:14 and following, the Parable of the Talents.
Blessings,
Jim