Elder Joseph B Wirthlin of the 12 apostles taught:
“The Lord’s way consists of helping people help themselves. The
poor are exalted because they work for the temporary assistance they receive,
they are taught correct principles, and they are able to lift themselves from
poverty to self-reliance. The rich are made low because they humble themselves
to give generously of their means to those in need” (“Inspired
Church Welfare,” Ensign, May 1999, 77).
