Escaping the Poverty Programming Trap

Introduction

• Poverty feels like an inescapable trap or maze.
• The key to escaping is altering the mindset or expectation.
• Poverty, like wealth, stems from a mindset.

Mindset Differences

• Poor People: View money primarily as a means to pay bills.
  • Payday is merely a transfer day.
• Middle-Class People: View money as a means to buy unaffordable things and maintain credit.
• Rich People: Use money to generate more money before spending.

Importance of Programming

• Behavior aligns with internal programming.
• To change poverty, change your mindset/programming.

Escaping Poverty Programming

• Reference to Proverbs 6:4 on escaping poverty.
• Develop a vehement hatred for poverty.

Reasons to Hate Poverty

• Causes life inconveniences and limitations.
• Induces arguments and family issues.
• Poverty leads to eating junk food and driving unsafe cars.
• Personal anecdote of being on welfare and living conditions.

Misinterpretation of "The Love of Money is the Root of All Evil"

• Misquoted: It means the love of money leads to various types of evil.
• Not every evil act is driven by the love of money.

Partners of Poverty

1. Sleep/Laziness
   • "Love not sleep lest thou come to poverty."
2. Gluttony
   • Overeating leads to lack of energy to fight poverty.
3. Drunkenness
   • Substance use justified as stress relief perpetuates poverty.
4. Evil
   • Evil societies tend to be poor.

Partners of Prosperity

1. Diligence
   • Hard work and diligence create wealth.
2. Serving Others
   • Wealth comes from solving other people's problems.
3. Business
   • Encouraged in scripture for self-sufficiency and honesty.
4. Wisdom
   • Knowledge and action lead to prosperity.

Conclusion

• Hate poverty and its partners.
• Love and practice the partners of prosperity.
• Watch additional resources for more insights on wealth-building.