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Jun 6, 2022 · Someone approaches your window to ask for money or food. You sit facing forward, ignoring them to focus on the traffic light ahead, until you finally drive off. Every time I do this, something doesn’t feel right here, especially with regards to Luke 6:30 — we should give to everyone who asks.
Jan 4, 2022 · Some people feel comfortable handing out money, believing it is then up to the beggar to determine how to use it, whether to buy food or alcohol/drugs. Others give food/water instead of money, understanding that some beggars would not use the money for the uses the giver intended.
Mar 14, 2017 · The Gospels do indeed tell us that Jesus said things like: “Give to every one who begs from you; and of him who takes away your goods do not ask them again” (Luke 6:30) and “Sell your possessions, and give alms” (Luke 12:33).
Nov 21, 2019 · It’s a difficult subject whether to give to Beggars or not. One Pastor I knew of would never give them money but would give them a note to take to the Salvation Army Hostel where they could get a meal and the Pastor would pay the Hostel. He had a “running account” with them.
No, not at all. For instance, the prodigal son may have never come to himself and returned to the Father if he had found begging profitable (Luke 15:11-24). It was the fact that “no one gave to him” that led to his destitution and repentance.
Jul 1, 2020 · If God speaks to us and nudges us to give money, by all means, obey God. We have no idea why God wants to give that particular person money. He may just want to feed him breakfast.
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Jul 1, 2013 · The Christian response to a beggar is not to give money, rather to show compassion. Mother Teresa, the saint of the Calcutta slums, best exemplifies true Christian compassion. Picking up the sick from the streets and bring them to a more decent place.
