I have a little different take on this issue. When the gov't gives us the opportunity to "opt out" of the oppressive taxation that is imposed on wage earners and businesses to support the assistance programs, then we can feel guilty for accepting help when the needs arise. Until then, we are forced to participate in the funding of these programs and do not have to feel guilty about benefitting from them as needs be. These programs can be God's way of providing, just as a doctor can be used of God to help heal. The HEART is still the issue...do you look to the gov't for your provision or to God to use any means he sees fit.