Does one's hard work entitle them to a better lifestyle? Does work equate giving to the community? Why do we think that it is the Government's job to help the sick, the poor and single parents? Should we not all help each other?
In the recent past, community has lost its relevance. No longer is there anymore one to one. We rely on a "big charity" or the Government to help the needy but at what price? Our civil liberties are being taken away along with our right to make a difference in someones life. I say let each of us give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's... We don't have to make Caesar do what each of us as God's body should do. Less tax would be less help from the Government but at the same time more possibility to do the right thing with.
Does more Money mean more things or more philanthropic endeavors? Or how about more things that I can share with lesser fortunate people not so much in a specific outreach manner but a way to share life's toys and make friends with the downcast. Which would probably be the present day equivalent of sharing a meal with the poor versus feeding them crumbs.
I wonder if it is it a more noble act to disregard one's wealth in order to eat crumbs with the poor or should the richer share the lifestyle goods communally with all? The answer might be to share with others what God has provided. In a way that propels us into Community and not necessarily to give money to a Charity and then continuing on our independent lifestyles with our niche of friends.
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