I was telling someone recently about how churches often have reservations about accepting lottery money.
‘Lottery money (for the winners) is money you’ve not earned.’ I said. ‘So the concept of the lottery gives people the message that you don’t have to work to become rich.’
‘it’s like celebrities.’ she replied. ‘You don’t have to do anything worthwhile to be famous. Look at Jade Goody – she’s made loads of money and people don’t even like her. We’ve all been fooled by the idea of money or fame for nothing.’
I wonder how many folk in our parish have absorbed these messages and then been tempted to play the welfare system. The welfare system can be manipulated to give you a house and income (though small) for free.
I’m not sure the Department for Work and Pensions are able to supply coverage in Hello! though.
The Vicar's Wife 
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