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giving “free stuff” and handouts in order to gain loyalty.

            Such practices often leave the impoverished dependent
            and  permanently  beholden  to  one  political  party  for
            their welfare.  The unintended consequences are a form

            of enslavement to the government.  Worse, it positions
            the government as  the  source and  provider instead of

            GOD.


            In  contrast,  political  candidates  or  parties  that  favor
            policies  that  address  both  the  immediate  need  for
            sustenance  as  well  as  incentives  that  lead  to  self-

            sufficiency  may  offer  the  more  Biblically  consistent
            alternative  for  assistance.    This  Kingdom  focused

            approach  strengthens  families,  breeds  self-sufficiency,
            individual  dignity,  and  thus  a  stronger  society  overall.

            Most importantly, it acknowledges our true Provider and
            Source – Jehovah Jireh.


                     – When is too much, “enough already”?

            In 1973 the Supreme Court once again slammed America
            with  its  Roe  vs.  Wade  ruling  that  legalized  abortion.

            Almost  immediately,  groups  of  politicians  quickly
            pledged  their  adamant  support  for  increasingly

            widespread  funding  for  abortions.   Soon  many  clinics
            were located in close proximities of impoverished black

            communities.   As  a  result,  families  were  further




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