THIS IS WHAT AMERICA, should be like

"God gives every bird its food but does not throw the food in its nest. God also gives each bird the material to make its nest but does build it for the bird; the bird has to do its part. Of course, if a bird is unable to fly, we should take care of him. But there are many who could fly but don’t or won’t. These need a nudge out of the nest, not just a cozy place in it. They might fall, but it’s the only way they’ll ever get to soar to new heights."

I can't remember the author

Found it: by Bob Cote founder of Step13.
http://www.step13.org/

Here! Here!

The Sermon on the Mount says the same thing.

As in, " God helps those who help themselves", though it cannot be found in the Bible, that I know of.

But the bible also speaks of lending a helping hand too.
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.”
(Matthew 25:40)

Photo-fish wrote: But the bible also speaks of lending a helping hand too.
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.”
(Matthew 25:40)

Agreed. Just like the original post said. For those who need it, (the least of my people). Not for those who are lazy and don't want to work and would rather stay home playing video games and collect free handouts from the government. Big difference.

Proverbs 12:24 (New International Version)
24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

"Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave."
Proverbs 12:24 (NLT)

Proverbs 26:15
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

"Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest."
Proverbs 20:4 (NLT)

(Proverbs 13:4) “The soul of the lazy man desires and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.”

TPP wrote: "God gives every bird its food but does not throw the food in its nest. God also gives each bird the material to make its nest but does build it for the bird; the bird has to do its part. Of course, if a bird is unable to fly, we should take care of him. But there are many who could fly but don’t or won’t. These need a nudge out of the nest, not just a cozy place in it. They might fall, but it’s the only way they’ll ever get to soar to new heights."

I can't remember the author

Found it: by Bob Cote founder of Step13.
http://www.step13.org/

Great post TPP!! :thumbsup:

A great way to make money:

Exodus 21:7 - When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she shall not go free as male slaves do.

It's in the Bible. Why worry about making money or working hard when all you have to do is sell your daughter?

Scruffy wrote: Why worry about making money or working hard when all you have to do is sell your daughter?

Is there a 'want ads' somewhere so I can list her?

Or as it's been said over & over, "A Hand up, NOT a hand out!"



O Thx, Viking.

Scruffy wrote: A great way to make money:

Exodus 21:7 - When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she shall not go free as male slaves do.

It's in the Bible. Why worry about making money or working hard when all you have to do is sell your daughter?

What's your problem anyway?
May be your way, not mine...