My friend says"god helps thoes that help themselves,and the government does the rest??

Question

is he crazy or what?? should i believe him??

Answer 1

I don't know which religion he's talking about but there is nothing in the Bible that says "God helps those who help themselves."  Quite the contrary.  The Bible says that God wants humans to lean on Him and follow His lead.  

In any event, I don't think your friend knows what he's talking about.

Answer 2

That's sarcasm.  He means that people should take of themselves instead of relying on the government.

Answer 3

No from what I've learned God does not help those who help themselves.

Those who help themselves are the ones who think they can live without God. They are usually selfish people who literally help themselves to everything on the table and in the pantry with nary a thought to God and what He has given them.

God does not help those who help themselves. He helps the ones who are poor and downtrodden. The sick and the lost are the ones He helps because we know that we are sinners and are in need of help. We ask for it, He gives it.

What we get from Him is by His grace. Free, no charge.

What we get from the government is given with sticky strings attached.

Apparently the governments of the world have a treaty with all spiders to spin tough and tacky strings for every government office, subsidy, charity or funds.

God has no such thing like that in mind.

Answer 4

Indeed goD is greatly serving and amenable to the ardently and frenzied seekers of his benevolence always at the expense of the good, the government is not entirely dissimilar to goD*. He can be likened to a once proud nobleman now doG to his muse made good, the charlie camilla tryst is a good analogy. London must be so proud.

Answer 5

yes, this isnt true. no god helps those who think only of him/herself. god(s) ask that man help one another in many cases. even if it comes down to converting a man to the others religion. in no case does a higher being as kthat you only think of yourself. the government belief is childish. people do things outside of the governments eyes all the time. meaning the government isnt doing all of the rest.

i think this is just some awkward saying he came up with.

:)

Answer 6

Um.. Yes, he is crazy and should seek immediate counsel.. God loves all his children and will help any that ask.. Now, I guess that could fall into the "helping yourself category" if you believe that by asking for help, meaning taking an action, knowing you'll receive is helping yourself... Although, i don't think that anyone who trusts our government actually knows anything.. Just a personal opinion I thought I'd throw in.. No offense to anyone.. Anyways.. God does help those that choose to do the right thing and that believe in him..etc.. However, part of me is not totally sure if I understand your question... is it a joke? or are you seriously asking if you should believe your friend's theory on basic self absorbtion and of all things the government..?