One who gives charity is united with the Lord, as charity is a pure form of benevolence. When you are charitable, the Holy One smiles down on you, as you are acting in His image.

Therefore, respect and honor those who offer charity to the poor, the needy, the sick or the elderly. This includes our government. Our leaders should govern by example, so we shouldn’t speak with disdain on governments who show compassion. It shouldn’t matter how the needy receive help as long as they get it. The Almighty will see this as good.

It’s understandable to have resentment for those who don’t give enough (or anything at all) to those in need, especially when they can and should. So one way to make amends for this is to give some of their money (taxes) to those who desperately need it. This is not “liberal” thinking. It is thinking in how to act in God’s image, as He is there for all of us.

Be grateful our government does this for your countrymen, and use their example to give more charity yourself. You will be doing a good deed and acting in a Godlike manner. The Supreme One will smile down on you for this, and your soul will smile back.