The Protestant work ethic, which places a high value on hard work and the accumulation of wealth as a sign of God's favor, is fundamentally misguided and ultimately sinful. It encourages individuals to prioritize material prosperity over spiritual growth and to rely on their own efforts rather than trusting in God's providence.

The Bible teaches us that our primary focus should be on growing closer to God and serving others, not on the pursuit of worldly success. In the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21), Jesus warns against the folly of storing up treasures on earth while neglecting one's spiritual life. The rich man in the parable, who had accumulated great wealth and possessions, is called a fool by God because he failed to recognize that his life would be required of him that very night. This parable serves as a powerful reminder that material prosperity is fleeting and ultimately meaningless in the face of eternity.

Moreover, the Protestant work ethic can lead to a sense of pride and self-reliance that is antithetical to the Christian virtues of humility and dependence on God. When individuals believe that their success is solely the result of their own hard work, they may become puffed up with pride and look down on those who are less successful. However, the Bible teaches us that all blessings come from God and that we should not boast in our own achievements (James 4:13-16).

Furthermore, the Protestant work ethic can lead to a neglect of other important aspects of the Christian life, such as prayer, worship, and service to others. When work and the pursuit of wealth become the primary focus of one's life, there is little time or energy left for the things that truly matter. As Christians, we are called to "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness" (Matthew 6:33), trusting that God will provide for our material needs as we focus on serving Him and others.

While hard work and responsible stewardship of resources are certainly important, the Protestant work ethic elevates these principles to an unhealthy and ultimately sinful level. It encourages individuals to prioritize material prosperity over spiritual growth, to rely on their own efforts rather than trusting in God's providence, and to neglect other important aspects of the Christian life. As believers, we must guard against the temptation to place our faith in our own ability and accomplishment and instead focus on cultivating a deep and abiding relationship with God, trusting in His grace and provision for all our needs.

Liberal capitalists are quick to point out that in past aristocratic societies, wealth mainly went to the elites. Yet in our modern democracies, not only does wealth still pool to a small elite, the common man gets his culture annihilated and his people demographically replaced.

Which country is the true “shithole”?

The country where people live humble lives and have less GDP, yet keep their demographics and culture in tact

Or the high GDP country where people live gluttonously while also having their culture and demographics annihilated

This is the most offensive Midwest related post I have ever seen

Was laying on my roof earlier and saw a few bald eagles flying around. We're so back

Being poor means that you pay less into this crap

Talkin' about breakfast sausage in Poor Chat.

Burger size. The ones on the right are just regular burgers made with ribeye steak, venison tenderloin and some extra bacon fat I had lying around.

For ever 4lbs of meat it's 2tsp cayenne, 4tsp salt, 1tsp dry parsley, 3tsp dry sage, 1tsp coarsely ground pepper, 1tsp dry thyme, 1tsp crushed red pepper, 1tsp ground coriander, 1/2tsp oregano, 3tsp garlic powder, and 2tsp onion powder.

Anybody want some Yooper Sriracha?

Same opening as the last one, though it does diverge, and reaches another really pretty ending

Snowing ♥️

Decided to marinade in some ghost pepper barbecue. Should be tasty

Just think about how great life would be if you had... A few more expensive accessories