Capitalizing on the Weak

The strong have always held power over the weak. Strong nations have conquered and occupied weaker ones, sometimes wiping out their social and cultural foundations. Historical examples include, the Inquisition, slavery, the forced relocation of Native Americans into reservations, Japanese internment camps, segregation of minorities, and the Holocaust.

Unfortunately, the mighty still prey on the powerless. Those that are wealthy profit from the helplessness of the poor. Many of us that are intelligent or educated control those who are not. Those of us who have rights exploit those who have few. Those of us who have much take advantage of those who have little. Bullying is not just isolated to juveniles in school yards.

This bothers me.

What do I do about it?

“O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone. It is in your name that we have come against this vast horde. O Lord, you are our God; do not let mere men prevail against you!” (2 Chronicles 14:11 NLT)