Our beliefs shape our behavior. Our lives, likewise, are impacted by the beliefs and behaviors of those around us. Wherever those beliefs are infected with lies, brokenness results. This article introduces some of the most common lies that perpetuate poverty.

Those who seek to serve vulnerable people come with our own set of assumptions and beliefs. Could it be that, in some cases, our beliefs actually contribute to poverty and brokenness? Here we look at five of the commonly-held beliefs that can hinder our efforts to see lives transformed.

Since it’s nearly impossible to identify our own most-deeply-held assumptions, asking people what they believe about themselves, God, and creation isn’t terribly helpful. So how do we discover lies that are causing brokenness? And how can we nurture truths that bring wholeness? We take a look at some basics in this article.