Originally Posted by adonaicole

I do, because I have compassion for them. I have never been robbed or had a regret for giving freely. "What you do for the least of my brethren, you do for me".

Originally Posted by thesuperjag

Personally it can varies in what situation...but we must need discernment of their fruits as well...I personally would rather give money & food to the poor people who truly needs help...not to those who rely on alcohol to live longer in the flesh, as drunkness will not inherit the kindom of God.

I Corinthians 6:9-10 - Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21 - Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Quite frankly, look at this world today. Nobody really cares about the poor people, the orphans, the handicapped etc. Only if I have money to use that for YHWH in Yahshua's name.

Jag

Originally Posted by Beloved

Hi Super JAG,

Have to disagree with you ...The various Churches I have and am now attending cares and help the poor in various ways...

My church has a mens and womans prison ministry, they also provide group housing, education and job placement...

My previous church which had much more financial resourses helped the homeless, provided housing, and food to who ever needed it...

They also supported various international ministries
with building of churches , housing, support for the orphans, food, clothing , even a motorcycle and a jeep...

They also provide clothing, food, toys plus a new church at a South Dekota Indian Reservation...

I've never attended a Church that was not invested in their community...

Can you name one you know of???

Originally Posted by Whirlwind

I do - but my friends always get mad at me. I come from the country where you don't see people sitting on street corners with their hands out. In the country, when someone holds their hands out to you, it really means that they need help.

"They're just going to buy beer with it!" They tell me.

So what? Alcoholics learn that the fastest way to recovery is by hitting rock bottom. Maybe this dollar that I give to this man will buy him the beer that'll make him hit rock bottom. When he's at rock bottom, maybe he'll discover his need for Jesus.

"They're going to rob you if they know you have money!"

Go ahead. Rob me. It isn't something that I can't replace. And here, while you're busy taking my wallet, here's my jacket, too. Oh, this watch my mom gave me for my birthday...you look like you need it more than me. And here's my shoes...

"They're never going to stand on their own feet if people keep on helping them..."

I read a story once about a man who couldn't stand on his own two feet until Someone I know well helped him out a little...

"They need to get a job just like you and me!"

I agree! But while they look, here's a dollar to help buy them a sandwich or something. Once I give it to them, it's theirs. I can't tell him what to do with it.

"Feeding the problem isn't going to make it go away!"

And starving a man isn't going to make it go away either. If he died tomorrow and my dollar could have helped him to live a little longer...that would make me feel all oogy inside.

"Yeah, but..."

Oh, it's my money! You worry about what's in your own wallet and let me give away mine if that's what I earned it for! Yeesh!

Originally Posted by Whirlwind

I do - but my friends always get mad at me. I come from the country where you don't see people sitting on street corners with their hands out. In the country, when someone holds their hands out to you, it really means that they need help.

"They're just going to buy beer with it!" They tell me.

So what? Alcoholics learn that the fastest way to recovery is by hitting rock bottom. Maybe this dollar that I give to this man will buy him the beer that'll make him hit rock bottom. When he's at rock bottom, maybe he'll discover his need for Jesus.

"They're going to rob you if they know you have money!"

Go ahead. Rob me. It isn't something that I can't replace. And here, while you're busy taking my wallet, here's my jacket, too. Oh, this watch my mom gave me for my birthday...you look like you need it more than me. And here's my shoes...

"They're never going to stand on their own feet if people keep on helping them..."

I read a story once about a man who couldn't stand on his own two feet until Someone I know well helped him out a little...

"They need to get a job just like you and me!"

I agree! But while they look, here's a dollar to help buy them a sandwich or something. Once I give it to them, it's theirs. I can't tell him what to do with it.

"Feeding the problem isn't going to make it go away!"

And starving a man isn't going to make it go away either. If he died tomorrow and my dollar could have helped him to live a little longer...that would make me feel all oogy inside.

"Yeah, but..."

Oh, it's my money! You worry about what's in your own wallet and let me give away mine if that's what I earned it for! Yeesh!

Originally Posted by thesuperjag

This was mostly referring to nonChristians. I just don't know on the Christian side of the world...Due to the fact that some "so-called Christians" are a bit too self-willed.

Jag

Originally Posted by adonaicole

Thank you Beloved for the kind comments. Another thing you have to keep in mind is that I live in the country, so seeing beggars is not an everyday occurance for me. Usually just when I go to the city. If somebody locally is asking for help, it's usually someone I know.