Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. – Proverbs 14:31 of The Holy Bible.
This is truly some Wednesday wisdom.
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Quote Of The Day
These days there is a lot of poverty in the world, and that’s a scandal when we have so many riches and resources to give to everyone. We all have to think about how we can become a little poorer.
Pope Francis
Sunday Reflection – Haves and Have-Nots
Simply said, there are haves and have-nots in the world. Each has a place and space in the world. Their impact on the lives of people is very personal and very communal.
For have-nots, it is a matter of survival day to day, while those who have seem to have more options in life. It’s also a matter of self-esteem and worth in both situations.
Haves and have-nots can share the same space, or they will find themselves separated by attitudes beyond their control. Interestingly, people can sometimes find themselves straddling the line between the two. Economics and culture can play a big role in every part of life.
No matter what, everyone needs to know they are valued and loved. The struggle is real and we must realize that. Everyone is a paycheck away from being on either side of the fence.
Quote Of The Day
For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land. Deuteronomy 15:11
Poverty
Poverty is a problem for people all over the world. It’s not a character flaw it’s a unfortunate situation good people find themselves in. They work hard but still can’t seem to make ends meet. When children are involved then the situation is even more serious. Everyone deserves the basics of life and no one should go without. Being poor is nothing to be ashamed of. Helping the least of these is something we all are called to do.
Rambling About Scapegoats
We live in a time when people are looking for scapegoats for everything. It’s a serious problem when things are changing rapidly and people are losing control over their personal situations. When people are stressed because they have lost their jobs and their standing in life they need to find a reason for it. The more things change, the more they stay the same and we can look to our past during times in our history when some people were persecuted for being different and wanting the same things other people have. It’s a troubling thing to scapegoat because sometimes the problem is closer to home than you think.
Scapegoating has been used to justify racism, homophobia, discrimination and more. It still is a problem with some folks who cannot accept the change we have in the world.
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