You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.~ Abraham Lincoln or Rev. William J. H. Boetcker.
As the above words say, these are not the ways in which to improve situations and try to make this world a better place, but that doesn’t mean we should simply give up trying. In fact, instead of giving up we should try harder to do what God wants us to do, because He has a plan for our lives and He alone can help us achieve those goals. By achieving our goals God will ensure we help others in their Christian journey.
Philippians 2:1-4 (The Message)
If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care— then do me a favour: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.
The Distinct Dot 