Do You Value Rich People over Poor????  

I have heard a story where someone drove to a shopping center then went begging all day. This man said he made more money than getting a job. Nothing is ever black and white. There are lessons on both sides of everything. Thanks for all your comments!!

I can believe you, this may be true. It may be a business without investing any money but time.

This discussion isn't about hating rich people because they are rich. They shouldn't be placed on a pedestal is the point. On the other side,there are poor people who are poor in order that they learn lessons in life. Like you said the choice to be lazy must bring consequences in order to learn. If a poor person is poor to learn lessons, you will not be able to help them anyway. God will not let mankind prevent school. There are many ways to help, other than monetary. Interaction can bring ideas. Pointing them in the right direction is always a gift. We are all children of God. In that we are all special. You never know when another's view might change your life with an idea. Accept the gift from anyone. Don't forget to give a few gifts as well. Share that which is special about you with as many as possible. We are all the ones who can shape the world for the better. I think I will keep my eyes open. I might just suggest to a lazy person just what wonders can be accomplished through just a little hard work. Thanks Vandana7 for the idea and all the comments!!

It is easy to say we shouldn't judge but we are all guilty of this at one time or another. When you see a homeless person with a sign that says "will work for food" you can't help but think then "why don't you go get a job". There is a man who sits at the same shopping center median everyday. He has been there for at least a year. Hi sign reads "Homeless, please help". I do try to have empathy and imagine the situation he has gone through to get into such a sad state but then I also think that if even half the time he spent sitting there with his sign was spent looking for real work or trying to seek assistance then he could already be employed. I find that personally I am more likely to want to help those who help themselves or those that are defenseless. I am a very charitable person but find I give more financially and more of my time to working people struggling to make ends meet or sick children then I do the wealthy or the poor.

@bird, the lazy ones are always the ones who mind others business, and when advised they are likely to tell us to mind ours. I steer clear of them. :) Then again what constitutes help is pertinent. Even hardworking person may ask for help. If he or she is asking help to enjoy something like a cruise, I would not be able to spare. Nor would I be able to spare for dowries or costly clothes or jewelry or upbringing of their kids notwithstanding the fact that they are hardworking. I look for actual helplessness, and need when I have to help. Dowry to me means the person is over reaching may be. I mention this because I was asked to spare for that out of my retirement savings - on no return basis, and I refused, which made many people look at me as if I was selfish. But who knows, I might come in for dementia, and need enough for survival. I couldnt possibly be running to them at that stage. And there were very good matches which my friend refused solely because they didnt belong to the same community! So to me there is difference between fulfilling wishes, and actually helping.

@ccsfowler, it is so true! I too like to help those who are struggling to help themselves rather than those who just sit in one corner expecting the world to take care of them. The only exception to this rule in my case would be people whose lives have been disrupted by natural calamities or wars. At that point of time they are too dazed to find their bearings may be, and their existing debts would start compounding, adding to their stress. So, in such cases, I would help, even if the person has not worked for a week or a month. But beyond that, I would expect him or her to recoup. I might be a bit cruel here, but people who create stress for themselves without external factors really doing it for them dont get my sympathy.

Each situation is different. Yes, I do want people I help to be at least trying to help themselves. Of course, those who are so down that they have just given up require lots of moral support first. For the person too lazy to go to work, saying no is the right help. There are many ways to help. Financial help isn't always the best help one can give. Thanks everyone for all the comments!!

Yes, we can't always blame the beggar for their challenges in life. A few suggestions to them could mean more than a monetary donation. Who knows, we might come out of it with knowledge as well. As for the rich, some have not been honest, however some are honest and are doing great things in this world. You are right. Character is important. Thanks for all your comments.

So if you became rich, you could find much better things to do with your money other than material things. OK! I'm the same way. Thanks for your comment.

Yes, I agree. Money has little to do with who we really are. If they don't come out as very good people, maybe it's time to interact and let our goodness influence them in the right direction. Thanks for the comments.

Yes, WEALTH OF THE MIND!! I do like this!! If everyone would strive for that, think of all the problems that would be solved. Thanks!!

When one finds a poor person willing to give you the shirt off their back so to speak, there is alot that can be learned spiritually from them. Thanks for your comments!!

That is a very sane reply syankee. :) I agree. It is the person, and not the wealth or lack of it that influences how we interact with them.

So nothing is taken for granted like some people might do. Good ideas. Thanks. Perhaps if a few of the very wealthy experienced this, it would change the world. Thanks for all your comments!!

Respect rich and poor alike. Yes, I like that and on our road to discovery, interact with them all. We can never know in advance what actions we take will change everyone.Sometimes even the smallest thing will mean alot. Thanks Starchaser for stopping by with your comments.

Interesting point. The snobs of the world can't be happy all bottled up. Better to open up and make a difference in this world. Thanks for your comments!!