Gospel Of Wealth Analysis

Each essay presented in the chapter six conversation section expresses a perspective on what each individual's responsibility is to their community. Out of the seven beliefs presented, I find the idea that the rich should give their wealth to those in need the most compelling. In certain circumstances, those less fortunate need as much help as they can get. It’s a strange idea to think that there’s people who have billions of dollars in their bank account while there are still undeveloped countries where children are starving to death. They struggle to find clean water and food. There’s no access to the basic needs for survival for them. However, the world has become sicker as time has passed. People fear to give money to beggers they see on the street because they don’t know where their money is going to. As much as they hope they would use the money to better themselves or buy the basic needs they desire, they don’t always do. …show more content…
He doesn’t neccessarily mean give them straight money but to supply them with the stepping stones they need to create a successful life for themselves. “In bestowing charity, the main consideration should be to help those who will help themselves; to provide part of the means by which those who desire to improve may do so; to give those who desire to rise the aids by which they may rise; to assist, but rarely or never to do all.” (Page 362) He’s applying the idea that people with money should pave the way for others to grow their life into something better. If someone really wants a change in their lifestyle, they’ll make one. It doesn’t hurt to help them do