The Sense Of Entitlement Is Like A Disease

[@Luraseven504]

My mom use to say, be careful how you treat people... because they might be the ones who might have to hand you a glass of water on your deathbed....

[@edithhardy5759]

I was raised the same way. Raised right !

[@barbaraholland2809]

@Ora Johnson AMEN. So true. 🙏❤️

[@theresahopkins8685]

My mom said the same thing honey and I believe it's true.

[@aky280]

Bottom line if they can’t use you anymore they don’t need you anymore.

[@argerinejordan4703]

Facts!!!

[@rantingwithbigfifty4333]

Facts

[@Ten0onefashiongallery]

LITERALLY THIS BROUGHT ME TO TEARS!!!! I’m going through this RIGHT NOW. All I do is help people and then get mistreated. I need this message

[@DJRenee]

You ever asked yourself why are you helping? Just because you help doesn't mean it comes from a good place.

[@sherikalang8662]

Ask God to help you let certain people go. I had to do that. It was hard put it was needed.

[@sugaakaphat]

Sounds like my life. Only from family though. I've been hurt only from family and love ones 💔😪

[@crysaboocrysaboo1190]

@@sugaakaphat sometimes you just have to use the blessed word NO!

[@CLance-mo7bo]

E M, STOP HELPING PEOPLE!! BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT APPRECIATED!!! HEAR THEM AND THEIR NEEDS AND SAY"" IT WILL WORK OUT,"" THEN, WALK AWAY!! WITH YOUR MONEY IN YOUR POCKET!!! TRUST ME!!!

[@deniseturrill2674]

Rickey has to be one of the most sincere and honest men and raised with morals and good values I love his advice

[@rogers5622]

Agree. He tells it like it is and comes with receipts .

[@williegrant3054]

He has a DIFFERENT VIBE because of his Grandparents. Morals, Values, and Respect is RARE these days. 💯💯💯💯

[@berthajohnson5971]

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎈🎉 to you Rickey and Nick , Thanks once again for the words of wisdom, so so True keep being honest and keep Speaking to us

[@barbaradawkins6765]

Yes this generation is greedy want everything and everything now. And dont want a JOB either well want one but don't want to work. And we definitely knee you to help them heard it from someone else other than family cause they not listening.Maybe it they here it on the radio maybe it's will help.THANK YOU.

[@LarryReidLive]

This chat was filled with some wisdom . . . Entitlement is a disease that grows silently in the heart of those that have access to great people . . .

[@tanikanakeyalewis4202]

Covetousness Is Not Entitlement. 😶. Respectively. Tanika Nakeya Lewis, 6127

[@joannfreeman9186]

I love you honesty...🎉❤

[@nitab5734]

You’re absolutely correct Rickey, I instilled this in my girls. I told them whenever you decide to leave a job , put your two weeks in , thank them for the opportunity and leave on good terms because you never know when you may need them for something.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

YES! ❤️

[@sjtalksandlife]

Exactly, most of these young people act like they dont know what putting in two weeks mean...smh

[@scorpioe9163]

@Nita B I love your comment! I agree with you 💯 That's very much!

[@valiizajames925]

FACTS...I try to teach my daughters these lessons

[@deanawest2189]

Rickey Smiley,thank you for this video.

[@54andcounting17]

Nothing but "TRUTH"....We ain't teaching these children how to fish. We giving it to them. That goes for Grown people too. We got to do better as people. Thank's for that word. ❤❤❤

[@mznene6369]

So tru

[@paw6867]

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[@michellegaut1459]

Amen and amen 🙏🙌👏❤

[@rantingwithbigfifty4333]

Facts

[@rantingwithbigfifty4333]

🎯

[@LoveWithin]

I’m so glad my Grandmother told me frequently - “nobody owes you anything”. That mindset really helps you get through life.

[@yevonnevanhorn8533]

ABSOLUTELY 💯‼️ Perfectly Said ‼️ Nobody owes you anything. Entitlement is a disease especially for close friends and family. The more you give to ungrateful people the more they want "Entitlement." People think because you got it you should freely give it away. It's a blessing if anyone does anything for you.

[@bikerdivarolling4333]

Ooooh Queen YASSS!! I love your perspective also. THANK U!!

[@southernsass2937]

♥️🙌 🙌♥️

[@karimbennett5651]

Unless the made a promise that you reasonably relied on to your detriment.

[@kimblanks5143]

Amen to that

[@flo-dd5sw]

You need to go back and read the Bible. You're not above reproach. The Word says a fool hates correction. The Bible clearly says to take care of the old.

[@mskay7869]

Real man talk. Everybody can't relate to this. Some people are takers, receivers, and riders. When you need to take a Drive by yourself they get mad if you don't let them ride.

[@lizreed2581]

🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@gapch1964]

Don't let the devil drive nor ride

[@Cateutopia]

There are also friends that have close friends that think they are “entitled” to know what’s going on in your personal life just because you are close friends. A lot of things are none of their business regardless of how close or how long you’ve known them.

[@anngoodman9454]

*Amen*

[@k.e.5886]

Please make more of these videos. People need deliverance and the world don’t owe them NO-THING!

[@toryjei9435]

Please dont! This is pure ignorance. If a child is entitled, its because the parents reared them to be that way. Don't wake up one day and become angry and overtlu aggressive when they mirror to you how you raised them.This narcissistic bs is ridiculous. Ricky Smiley is the last person to offer spiritual or mental health feedback and it be taken seriously. GTFOH

[@GOGOGLOW2]

AMEN AMEN!

[@toniexum1126]

@Tory Jei Pls. give just a bit more of ur viewpoint. Interested. 😊

[@mikefitzpatrick43]

​@@toryjei9435 so does that mean they can never be corrected because of it?

[@lisasterrett4817]

Well said. I am sick of this entitlement madness. At 70yrs I am wore out.

[@dr.lorianne]

This needs to be shown in homes, at schools, universities and work places. More people need to hear this!

[@joyfulone8719]

When you have a Mature relationship with GOD, you are covered and kept 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@joyfulone8719]

Love you Rickey, You keep it💯💯💯💯 ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Your TRANSPARENCY with your life experiences, not many people will be willing to be as open and upfront as yourself ‼️ Much❤️to YOU ‼️

[@lashay5203]

Rickey you are telling the truth…there are no grandparents teaching lessons anymore or telling stories that teach valuable life lessons. Some are no longer her because they have gone home to see the Lord but the rest are trying to be young and relive their twenties over. What I wouldn’t give your my great grandmother, grandmother and mother to still be here sharing their wisdom….Thank you Rickey for sharing yours, Love & Light Sir❤️🦋💫

[@simplywandaful5889]

Congrats Rickey 👏🏽. RIP Michael K Williams aka Omar from the wire 🙏🏽

[@playboyprincess7832]

🤯 WHAT HPPD...OMG..WHO'S NEXT...YOU THEY COME IN 3'S...HIM, GREGG LEAKES AND ___....MAY HE R.I.P

[@sasw77intwo]

So true, we all need to hear these words of wisdom from time to time.

[@PERFECTTIMINGPODCAST]

GREAT SERMON. T.D. JAKES SAID "GET YOUR OWN OIL"

[@gigigratitude4u930]

Guilty as charged… I thought I was entitled to reap from what I was sowing. I neglected to check the soil first.

[@CHEFROASTANDGAG]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@janairecroom9350]

The Favor of God is on your life!!!! Congratulations! Continue to tell the Truth!!! Stay Grateful!

[@movingforward-fc4lg]

Let the church say amen 🙏

[@byronmarshmightgu1359]

I’m 23 I never wanted anything from either of my parents my dad died and my mom has a drug problem I work and try to stay on the right path but it’s hard I feel like my mom failed me before I was grown I was brainwashed with poverty I’ve been watching his videos lately it’s been helping me think differently

[@thetayoung3066]

You have a life time ahead of you, so keep surrounding yourself with positive people and words and taking opportunities that come your way. If you believe in God, find a church that teaches from the Bible. You got this because God has you!

[@janiceobrzut876]

Al-anon for people who suffer from friends or relatives that have addiction/alcoholism

[@obailey973]

Entitlement is about the ONLY thing that LITERALLY makes my skin crawl. I would distance myself from my momma behind this... Not sure WHY but ppl really THINK YOU OWE THEM😒

[@dionisiawilliams4493]

Absolutely ...entitlement is a killer disease...show gratitude and appreciation by saying thank you, period. Takers don't and won't receive this good wisdom. Keep doing what you do Rickey and thank you for your transparency and honesty sharing your experiences. God bless you.

[@deezdestinee]

This is some real talk Rickey! No one owes us anything. Much love to you and your character!

[@donnarare928]

Thank you Bro. Smiley for your opinion and experience. What a great argument presented. PARENTS are the first teachers of lessons on ENTITLEMENT. Because GOD does not have grandchildren, but GRAND CHILDREN, we must spend time understanding the impactful points that PARENTS make... good, bad, or indifferent. Personally, it's important to me, that you realize a number of people, respect that you are PERFECTLY IMPERFECT ‼️🦋💯 i am because GOD IS... Donna CHURCH HUGS 🤗

[@tanyamcdaniel1137]

Rickey you speaking truth stay humble

[@1TZiyad]

Hopefully the people that need to hear this are watching or will. Preach, Rickey!

[@barbaraholland2809]

@Telsia Conley AMEN. Real talk.

[@AngelAngela]

I remember as a young girl being fooled into thinking I had the right to be upset or if I didn’t speak up it would make me look weak....whole time you’re being manipulated & set up to fail in life because of resentment. It’s crazy out here. This was a good topic. Who are you?

[@CocoTeeTV]

Congrats on the movie with Nick Cannon! Can’t wait to see it

[@athenafloyd8812]

I am so proud of you Mr. Smiley you work so hard in the entertainment business and it's paying off each and every time. Because you're so prayed up and greatful and also humble...

[@msnutrients9399]

Rickey, Rickey. Rickey‼️ I can't THANK YOU enough for serving up this solid word‼️ This is REAL TALK & the only "dislikes" will be from self-entitled, self-absorbed and trifling leeches. I've been eradicating these diseased serpents 🐍 out of my life for decades.💯 The instant results are more peace, less stress, extra 💰💰 and pricesless SELF-CARE TIME for me‼️‼️ Thank you Rickey Smiley for keeping it REAL!!!💯😘💯

[@kekacaddis3550]

My Daddy told me The world don't owe you nothing! I was told 7,10 and many times over...and He said that his failure will make 2 many rich!!! My attitude and outlook on life changed!!!

[@whowearedocumentary624]

True. As a retired Educator, established "ways that we can work together"/ class rules because MOST parents don't know nor can teach their children. Parents, educated professionals, always taught us that "we acquired ours. It's time for you to fulfill goals and create a life for yourself. "

[@rhodiak]

Thanks for the therapy session bro Rickey.

[@christinajackson646]

I have always told my children that they are not entitled to anything in life, they are to work for it and if I can help i will but you are not entitled and they understand that. I'm glad to have seen this. I am going to share this. Thank you for sharing!!!🗣🗣🗣

[@bobbiebowie119]

SAY IT AGAIN " No one owes you a thing!" Your parents are responsible for children until you are 21. In my family, you are on your own after. Either college or a job. And that's for sure...

[@renelee3067]

Thank you Ricky,I am still learning this lesson.I am 69 years old and my father passed away without a will.He my daddy remarried and 2 children came from that unit and a whole lot of pain.I felt like I should have gotten something even though my stepmother is alive and my brother is the power of authority.Like u said entitlement because I am my daddy’s child just like they are.I am a whole lot better but my daddy tired to make a will when he was in hospital dying of cancer but that did not happen.The Giver of all things good even when it doesn’t look like that has always made a way for me and for that I am GRATEFUL 🙏 Thank you for sharing this powerful message.🙏

[@carols5773]

I know the feeling and I go through the same thing with family. You are exactly right!!!💓 My mom use to say be thankful because nobody has to do a thing for you. Love you Rickey 💓💓💓💓

[@angeliablunt1541]

REal Talk. I totally agree with you Mr. Rickey Smiley. No one owe you anything, weather Family or Friend, People dont have to be nice. Please and Thank You go along way.

[@captivatingangelofpassion6479]

Sir Rickey Smiley, you are an Absolutely Phenomenal Man of God and King!!! I pray 🙏 I get a blessed 🙌 Man of God with your morals, and more that God create him to be and that God Continuously work in me for That Man he has for Moi!!!!

[@brandynlee486]

I had this conversation with my parents 2 weeks ago. Their perspective has changed. Showing grace and gratitude will always put GOD first. I am proud of them, being the fact they raised me with morals and values.

[@Saab7421]

Sir, you is preachin, you betta speak on it. "Don't Nobody Owe You/Us NOTHIN"! Thank you.

[@rosarage47]

This is a Good Teaching Lesson for EVERYONE. THANK YOU

[@camsteph67]

This message preacher….. is particularly hard for ONLY children and the youngest in a family….

[@bettygibson634]

When you do for yourself, makes you feel very proud! You can’t please everyone so just please yourself, you’ll be happy! It all depends if you have God’s love in your heart, you’ll always follow the love and do good! All the best, Ricky, I love your honesty!

[@joyandrews8617]

I really pray that Mr. Smiley reads this. I became a foster parent at 22 and adopte 6 children( every child placed with me that became adoptable) over 20 years. All of my children are grown. Two of my kids dropped out of college their 3rd year of college at a major university and wanted me to pay for a hotel for them indefinitely. I had just had some major repairs done to my home and car and told them know but they were welcome to come home. 1 of then didn't talk to me fur 2 years and the other is still not talking to me 3 years later. My heart was broken until I watched one of your videos on entitlement. Thank you for sharing, my heart is healing.

[@tuereredivine9821]

Yes Lord! This will make you reflect on your life and ppl that are users. Healing has begun for you and me! God bless!

[@novemberjanuary8101]

People frown when up and smile when you down. When you change for the better it’s like fools stop coming around. UGK

[@jeffbrown6533]

Great point & it rhymed too!

[@rosarage47]

Good afternoon Mr Smiley, THANK YOU for YOUR HONESTY, TRUTH and Realness.

[@KatKiddEnt]

I call it a spirit of entitlement!

[@deshonfrombeyond4946]

This came at a perfect time for me.... Hits me right in the feels.

[@moroccaanderson443]

When a MAN of your caliber speaks about things some of us are going through especially with family; you don't have to have money; people need to LISTEN!!!!!

[@treet7019]

Ricky I needed to hear this today. I am have 4 kids that my husband and I raised and raised well that refuses to talk to us and parents and a huge family that disowned in me for whatever reason. It's funny that I didn't think I was a person that felt entitled but I was feeling like why are they this way shouldn't they call or care about me. It's just lately I am convinced God has a plan for everyone and his plan for me was to remove negative people out of my life and that is what he did. This video is just added convincing that my kids felt entitlement for everything and myself feeling the same entitlement for respect from family but they owe me nothing and I don't owe them either. Thank you for these videos sound truth, is what we ALL need. God bless and keep you .

[@essensepaula238]

RICKEY🎈 I agree with you 100 percent...smh our children ..lord have mercy...but you and I was raised the same way lol ..thank u for being you💝

[@websitelaunchcourse4061]

"Just kept working"...that's my move too Rickey.

[@aleciapeppers5]

I love this! You are so crazy up here laughin at yo self🤣😂😂🤣!!!

[@jenniferwhittington5817]

My Mama always taught us to be grateful, say thank you, MIRACLES AND BLESSINGS 🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾

[@franceslee4479]

These kids think we owe them.

[@jerzeytee8608]

Amen. I am living through this now. Daily stress. Very difficult and if I break out if this jail I will never place myself in space with another narcissistic overly entitled type individual again. NEVER! Good video.

[@kathleenwiggins6166]

Powerful message. You are an awesome human being. Praying God blesses your journey. We are cheering for you.

[@cyndiwilliams6431]

I enjoyed this so much. I agree. I am so eternally grateful for having the parents, grandparents and great grands along with uncles and aunts who taught us that the world owes you mothing. Be grateful for all things. Always say please and thank you.

[@tracydaniels5704]

Amen raw honest truth spoken I needed to hear this thank you for sharing this

[@ellenjones3780]

Gm Mr smiley i respect that.thanks for sharing.

[@gwenclark2005]

That's nothing but real talk, but the old just like the young need to hear this. Thank you my friend for being real and telling it like tis❤🖤💚🙏😷

[@MiMiluv7]

It was important for you to see the true character of those who walked away. Continue to be who you are. You are a blessing to all of us. God sees your humility and you shall be rewarded.

[@kimberlyrivers3172]

That is soooooo true! No one is entitled! Love ya man! Hang in there!

[@Traditional-Me]

Hello Rickey these word are well said. Words of maturity, you definitely spoke the truth.

[@allisonbriscoe5124]

Very well said Mr Smiley, respect and dignity

[@maeroe7719]

You are telling the truth. A big problem today.

[@idawilcox5275]

I so love these talks you have. You are so right about this subject.

[@Passion-X]

Thanks Rickey, I am learning too!! I have learned to mind all of my business. I have done a lot for people and my children not for accolades, but because I don't mind giving. However, I have learned that people have a different definition of help. I have become more selfish with ME, and I have people who dogged me out for gaining an opportunity that they secretly coveted. I have changed my attitude too because my expectation of people, is for me, and I cannot project that on others. Right Rickey...I understand thanks for this!

[@VishalSharma-j6i]

Pastor Smiley be preaching the WORD. And let the congregation say AMEN 🙏

[@gaylewilliams9833]

I appreciate real folk that will just say it like it is!! Praise God for truth that transforms those that want to be bitter!! Praying 🙏 for you ❤

[@DJ_EWay]

No music on the ride to school this morning. The kids getting this word. And I’m taking the long way.

[@ursulah679]

that's right and let the freight train stop you!!!

[@missbossladylynch122]

im so proud of you rick

[@lindahumphrey4344]

Rickey, you're my kind of people. I love you and Steve Harvey, you two appear to have an awesome relationship. Keep up the excellent work. I am very proud of Mr. Cannon he has truly evolved. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Love and Harmony! 💖💖💖

[@deborahthompson8323]

Speak truth! No they are not obligated to take of you. But, many parents think that you are. Many cannot handle taken care of their love ones. Some have been abused and there is a feeling of guilt. 😔

[@SukkiMinaj]

GOD bless you Rickey. We love you.

[@willielandrum3359]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Mr. Smiley that's REAL TALK!!!!!!! period.

[@brownsugarbrown4445]

Ppl don't understand grace & humulation.& thk u goes along way 😌 it's ure up bringing like mines I'm a southern raised women been on my own since 19 I have no regrets, retired after 32 yrs n 2019 live n jersey 4 35 yrs now. Met great ppl because of kindness & momma 🙏

[@soulchild61]

I’m Late to this talk, but the wisdom is ongoing!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 very practical way of thinking Rickey, that goes for celebrities & daily family celebrities

[@kieshahowell6878]

Well said only the most high can judge you have a bless night Aman

[@mariacoad4187]

I love you i love you i love you I’m going through with my 86 year old dad thank you for your testimony!!!!!!!!!! I needed this word!!!!! Right now

[@BriAntRich]

Rickey I just want say Thank you! You never know what you say during these facebook Lives that might help someone move forward. I have been dealing with guilt about not being able to care for my mom, But what you said made me look at my situation in a different way and it confirmed somethings for me. THANK YOU 😊

[@joyslove3858]

Thoroughly enjoyed this vid. I must add that what is wrong with this generation is their sense of entitlement includes deep ingratitude. When we are grateful we welcome the chance to return the love that was shown to us. We are not ENTITLED to expect anyone to do anything for us, care for us, love us. However, that is the proper EXPECTATION of those who raised, care for, and loved us in life. Jesus said we owe each other LOVE! That has been miserably lost on this generation.

[@TheCaramelBonita]

What I learned in my adult life is reciprocity won't always happen. I would feel entitled for people to support me and do for me how I do for them. But as I grew older I learned God may not use the same person you helped to "give back" to you, he may use someone else. When you do and give, you do just that. People are not obligated to reciprocate and as long as you not feeling used or abused, continue to do for people as long as you desire to.

[@Renaloveslife]

There are some people who feel that they are entitled to be in your personal business. (SMH)

[@phrozen1906]

We need more of these conversations! This is priceless!

[@lindasohl4404]

I would have been shame to ask for anything because he already blessed me

[@nuance10]

Thank you for your transparency. I learn from it Mr. Smiley.

[@lechellejackson1226]

Always dropping Jewels 💎 Ricky, thank you 🙏🏾.

[@johnknight9204]

Thank you Rickey Smile it’s like you know my situation, my wife passed recently and her family feel entitled.

[@tuereredivine9821]

The devil is a lie! For anybody that had no helping hand in anything before,during or after needs to hav

[@tuereredivine9821]

Have several seats! Period!

[@mrsawesome4760]

Sorry for your loss

[@phyllissterling6194]

You are so Right there’s so many people who believe they’re entitled so I’m so glad Mr. Ricky smiley that you’re breaking it down God bless you my brother

[@Capranis2727]

Being cognisant of self social weaknesses is more than half the battle of a path to being a better person! We are all works in progress, so keep up the good work Ricky!

[@MsTineyhighlyfavored]

@Rickey Smiley You may not be perfect, but you strive for greatness 🙌🏾 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@trachelcumbo6613]

Thank You Jesus! Preach! You are telling the tuth.........

[@gaylalewis2344]

Don't come over here checkin #@%! Correctin words and #@%! I fell out!! Cuz its like that, cousin Ricky!

[@Prettybirdpink]

THANK YOU RICKEY SMILEY FOR THIS VIDEO. SOMETHING TO CHECK YOURSELF EVERYDAY 💜💜💜

[@shirleyasag7875]

April 4, 2022 I TRULY LOVE YOU RICKEY SMILEY🤗☺️🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰 You always bring inspiration, encouragement, life lessons, sound advice, and most of all humor to the masses! God has blessed you with a platform for you to do his will with your life. You have set uncompromising standards for your children to live by and they are BLESSED because you've shown them that you live what you preach! Your big heart, charitable works, and empathy for others has carried you to heights you probably never even imagined. GOD HAS HIS HAND IN THE MIX!! Thank you Rickey for all that you do, untiringly, gratefully, humbly, and graciously. You are one of God's GEMS because you let your light shine bright by your good works. The Bible says in Proverbs 18:16, "Your gift will make room for you." Dr. Myles Munroe said, "What you were designed to be known for is your gift. It is this gift that will enable you to fulfill your vision. Rickey Smiley you are the epitome of that verse. Stay Blessed in your light brother and Soar to even higher heights 🙏🏼 Much Love and Respect💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 Shirley Jackson

[@marsha2600]

I love this! As much as my employers (couple) can at times aggravate me, I give thanks for them. These people have provided me the opportunity to be now on the verge of owning my own home outright. I give thanks to God for all of my blessings.

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Entitlement is unbelievable. I've had former friends that had an attitude when I told her ass No I'm NOT giving you a car ride. Keep in mind I gave her rides a few times before this. Totally turned me off.