Depending on the government to bail us out.....

Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 07:13

I get up early in order to fix DH's breakfast and his lunch for the day.  He usually gets up 45 mins. before me to do his Bible reading for the day.  While he is eating his breakfast, we usually watch the morning news.  The kids are all still snug in their beds.  This morning their was a news headline, The government is going to bail out our economy.  Now, don't get me wrong, I would love to go to the mailbox and get a check.  I doubt it will happen, as I am sure they will be given to those who do not pay taxes.  However, is that really our governments job.  We have a weak economy because it is based on the fallacy of credit.  It does not take a brain surgeon to see that if you base an economy on people spending with credit, it is eventually going to fall.  Regardless, why is it that everytime something goes wrong we are expecting the government to bail us out.  Take Hurricane Katrina for example.  People are still screaming for the government to rebuild their homes.  Why is that the governments job and do we really want to give that kind of control to the government? 

My husband had an interesting analogy.  He said it is just like when the Hebrews were brought out of Egypt.  They had depended on Pharoah for their very existence for so long that every time they didn't have food or water.  They grumbled and complained to Moses (Exodus).  Instead of doing something about their situation they complained and wanted to go back to slavery.  Hence, the reason why they were in the wilderness for 40 years, to get rid of this worthless generation.  Can you imagine what God must think of our dependency on the goverment to supply our needs and not Him?  Better yet, I wonder what our punishment will be, to get rid of a crooked and perverse generation. Phil. 2:15  It's a sobering thought.

It's also a good reason to raise up a generation who does not depend on the government for self sufficiency!!

Blessings,

Trixi

Great Post!

Posted by Glammon on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 08:01 - Link

What a great post. You totally nailed it. My husband and I feel the same way about credit, the government, and our country as a whole. What a sad time we are headed toward if people don't start taking responsibility for themselves. Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by my blog.
~Gretchen

I Agree

Posted by browns71280 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 08:08 - Link

I too have been watching the news every morning and am wondering what is going to happen. As far as the money they want to give us, it is going to be in a form of a tax rebate where you will have to pay it back the following year. I do not think I will cash mine if that's the case. I don't want to owe them money later.
By the way, thanks for stopping by my site the other day.
Debbie

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Posted by OklahomaSweetPea06 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 08:58 - Link

Exactly!! SO very true, Thats why my husband and I want to prepare our family to be self reliant from the government as much as possible....its bad enough when some of the states are changing their tax laws to make even those who dont work file taxes regardless if their is nothing owed or due..... Its the Governments way of keeping tabs I tell ya.

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Posted by morningsunshine on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:26 - Link

I like the Exodus analogy - I have never thought of it, but sooooo true!

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Posted by blessedmomof10 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 12:11 - Link

I can't agree more with you! We have become a culture that runs to the govt for the answers to all our problems...instead of running to the Lord...... I believe we are heading for deep waters financially in this country.....

Gloria

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Posted by gabbie427 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 02:03 - Link

Good analogy!!!! I am not counting on that money either. I think it is rather mean for the government to tease us about it though. Some people I have already heard are planning on how they are going to spend it, or spending it now, thinking the government will be covering it later.

I don't trust the government to take care of me in such a way. We are cutting down on spending and trying to be frugal and reuse when we can, buy used, or borrow when we can and they are telling us to spend some money??? I don't think so. I am doing what is good for my family, and if the money comes in the form of a check??? It will go towards paying off the house earlier.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

Amen!

Posted by Amanda on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 06:12 - Link

I couldn't have stated it better!

Blessings,
Amanda <><
II Corinthians 5:7

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