I understand it too, as a Christian and a case worker. But Jesus also told us not to worry about money, that if we live godly lives, it will be a non-issue. And it is.

Most of the misery of being destitute is the misery of guilt. Because you KNOW you aren't living your life in a way which is best suited for your family.

There are many, many people who are at the poverty level or below who live happy and productive lives.

The people on welfare without exception have other issues, generally stemming from some really bad choices. The lack of money is just a symptom. It's not the cause of their misery.

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Poor Spot! He was tired of being thought of as stupid. "I'm gonna join Mensa," he said to myself, "and then I'll be legally permitted to wear the society's insignia--a tattoo of a little map pin pushed into my flesh--and then everyone'll know that I'm not dumb at all!"
Spot Joins Mensa
by James "Kibo" Parry