What does the Bible say about giving money to beggars
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.Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you (matthew 7:12).And as he was leaving jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. giving to people who beg is not a benign act.Jesus said that the poor would always be with us ( matthew 26:11;
Say no to beggars playing hymns in front of the church every sunday, i see someone blasting super loud hymns and begging on the road in front of the church, causing a huge traffic jam.In their previous birth they misused money lavishly and did lot of vices and throw food etc due to this they are seraching for the wasted money and wasted food here and there.Others give food/water instead of money, understanding that some beggars would not use the money for the uses the giver intended.I stand up in the assembly and cry out for help.When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was.
Anyone who claims jesus gave money to beggars should be able to prove their claim or lose their credibility.Job 30:28 verse concepts i go about mourning without comfort;