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The “typical response” of being less likely to help someone if you believe their plight is due to their own internal factors is not justified within a Christian framework. In the Bible, there are many passages that emphasize the importance of helping those in need, regardless of the cause of their plight. For example, in Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells a parable about the sheep and the goats, in which he says that those who help the “least of these” are helping him.

In addition, the Christian belief in the inherent worth of all people means that we should not judge others or make assumptions about their plight. We should simply help those in need, regardless of the cause of their plight.

Here are some additional thoughts on this topic from a Christian perspective:

• We are all created in the image of God, which means that we all have inherent worth and dignity. This means that we should treat all people with respect, regardless of their circumstances.
• Jesus taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves. This means that we should be willing to help those in need, even if they are different from us.
• The Bible teaches us to be merciful and compassionate. This means that we should be willing to forgive those who have wronged us and to help those who are struggling.

I believe that if we all followed these principles, the world would be a much more compassionate and loving place.