Biblical Answer

Is it possible to be a good person even if I'm struggling to make ends meet?

Yes, it is possible to be a good person even if you're struggling to make ends meet. The Bible teaches that goodness is not solely based on external circumstances, but rather on the condition of one's heart. In 1 Corinthians 13:3, it is written, "And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." This verse emphasizes that even if we are generous and selfless in our actions, if we lack love (charity), our actions are ultimately meaningless.

Moreover, the Bible teaches that goodness is a choice, not a feeling. As the Bible says in Matthew 22:37-40, "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." This verse shows that goodness is a choice that we can make, regardless of our circumstances. We can choose to love God and others, even when we're struggling financially.

In fact, the Bible teaches that it's often in times of struggle that we have the opportunity to demonstrate our character and our faith. As the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." This verse shows that our struggles can actually be an opportunity for us to demonstrate our faith and our character, and to show the world what it means to be a good person in the midst of difficulty. So, yes, it is possible to be a good person even if you're struggling to make ends meet. In fact, it's often in those times that we have the opportunity to demonstrate our character and our faith in a way that can be a powerful witness to others.