I agree with most of what you posted and 100 percent of the last sentence. I've worked with bipolars, addicts, alcoholics, ex-convicts, probation departments. Mental health and homeless outreaches. I've worked for treatment centers, suicide prevention ministries and the Salvation Army,
Yes most problems are self inflicted by stubbornness, selfishness, self-centeredness, false pride, lust greed and sloth. Jesus didn't give up on them or me either. When I was in the position and ability to help them. I put my hands and feet to the task. Some repent but most don't. still;
Luke 15:
The Parable of the Lost Coin
…9And when she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors to say, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
New Living Translation
In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”
English Standard Version
Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Berean Study Bible
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
King James Bible
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
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