To “promote” is “to encourage the existence or progress of, to further.” “The general welfare” has nothing to do with government checks, but means “the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc. of all persons belonging to a group,” in this instance, the United States of America.
This goes along with the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We the People in the fifty separate states agree to unite in part to encourage the existence of these rights.
In the same way that “there is no respect of persons with God” (Romans 2:11) we as Americans should treat one another and be treated equally. When we splinter into hyphenated groups, foster “class warfare,” or demand special rights as part of a “minority” then we encourage infighting among ourselves. A nation thus splintered is more easily conquered, either from within or from without.
We the People must encourage one another to further the general welfare of our nation by putting aside petty grievances and returning to the godly values that made our country great: respect for life, responsible liberty, and the pursuit of happiness through a strong work ethic.
“You don't make the poor richer by making the rich poorer.” --Sir Winston Churchill
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