Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
Today, Bryan and I were walking into the Kmart here at Fairview Heights. A man walked up to us and asked if we could spare some change for a homeless man to get a burger. I don't have a lot right now, but decided what ever 1s I had in my wallet was his. I had $3. As he walked away Bryan said or for beer. Which crossed my mind too. But Bryan knows as well as I do that we can't take that chance. What if he really needed the money for food and I said no. What does that say about my Christianity. Not much I tell you. I spared what I could. My mom always told me to go and get gift cards for from McD or somewhere so you knew exactly where it was being spent. So, if you need to, buy some and keep them on hand so you know where they spend it. But the point being, we are commanded to help out the poor. Matthew 25:35 and on talks about when we help those in need, we are helping Jesus. And yes, you may be in a financial bind, but even a small amount of change would help. Of course, always pray for them. Always remember, it could easily happen to each of us.
God Bless
Sherri
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