Hi-
The other night I was leaving Subway with a sub and I saw a homeless looking person hanging around the door. I think he may have worried the clerk as she turned off the open sign quickly. I was in a hurry and left for home but I kept thinking maybe I should have given him my sub. There have been an increase in lower income people moving into the area. I'm sure most are wonderful people but panhandling has been increasing.
So my question is, should we give to people who appear to be in need? The reason I am asking is, some people are in want of a quick handout. I have seen it first hand.
My conscious told me I should have not avoided contact and offered the sub. Something else told me if you give it to him, he will be back for more and not pursue work. Is there a difference between helping an being taken advantage of?
Thanks
The other night I was leaving Subway with a sub and I saw a homeless looking person hanging around the door. I think he may have worried the clerk as she turned off the open sign quickly. I was in a hurry and left for home but I kept thinking maybe I should have given him my sub. There have been an increase in lower income people moving into the area. I'm sure most are wonderful people but panhandling has been increasing.
So my question is, should we give to people who appear to be in need? The reason I am asking is, some people are in want of a quick handout. I have seen it first hand.
My conscious told me I should have not avoided contact and offered the sub. Something else told me if you give it to him, he will be back for more and not pursue work. Is there a difference between helping an being taken advantage of?
Thanks