Hitchhikers.. I saw two today nearby in my drivng area...Do you still pick them up?

Question

IF you do.. what makes you think it is safe enough?.. A feeling while you pass?.. A calling to help a lost person who is on their path?...

If you are dead set against picking up a hitchhiker? ... explain why you are too frightened to entertain a person needing to go from one point to another...

I have done this in the past, but I must say, I DID NOT pick up the hitchhikers I saw today. Something just didn't feel right, I didn't feel a peacefulness about helping them on their journey's.. So I didn't assist..

Answer 1

Well, "for me" - I have to listen to what the Holy Spirit guides me to do. I do not believe that He would guide anyway except truth and in my best interest and protection. A lone woman should never pick up hitchhikers - regardless - That "feeling" is your spirit (unction) inside you telling you, giving you the ability to discern that which is good vs that which is not. There is so much evil in the world and while we don't want to close ourselves off to the real needs of people, you have to be able to make wise decisions and choices. I have helped people and I don't feel guilty or badly about the ones that I have to pass up. It's dangerous out there and we all have to be careful. People will disguise themselves as in need and take your car, leaving you out in the street. It's true - you should feel a peacefulness. Just tonight while picking up my daughter from work, I saw a man sitting at the bus stop. It's 9:20. I don't know of a bus that runs that late in this town - but that's because I have never taken the bus. Sometimes people will try to set you up. I remember once it was pouring rain and I stopped at a light. To the right of me was a young woman without an umbrella. I felt the unction to give her mine which was in the back seat. That was fair. I'm driving, she's waiting on a bus...There have been people who come up to the car and say: they ran out of gas a and need money to pump. I told one lady, let me run in here and get you a gas can ($5 which they return to you when you give back the can) and I'll get you some gas...noooo she didn't want that. That let me know she was trying to get money. A lot of times you can judge by the area you are travelling in. These folks who stand on the interstate with signs saying they need money for food, etc. I have approached one and said I'll run over here to the McDonalds and get you some lunch,...."That's ok" was the answer. Yesterday, a man came up to my car with a sign indicating he wanted to work. I could see right away he was drunk, eyes red and glassy, speech slurred, and I asked him where he lived and if I could give him a place he could take the bus and talk to someone about a job. NO....that's not what he wanted. He wanted 'money", then he would do some work (cut lawns, etc.) Unfortunately, our country does a poor job of preparing for these people who really do need help. They have issues such as drugs, alcohol that need attention. I believe and the Bible teaches that "If a man does not work, he does not eat." We are not in the Garden anymore with everything given to us - the separation caused us to have to 'work' for a living - by the sweat of our brows- and finally, I believe that if you give a man a fish - he only eats for one day - however, if you 'teach him how to fish' - he can eat for a lifetime. I help where I can. I serve where I can but the Lord has not asked me to do anything that is going to be stupid or cost me my life. You did the right thing....your spirit will help you make the decision when and where to help.

Answer 2

It all depends on who they are and where you live.

If you live anywhere near a prison area, then picking up any stranger is just freakin' stupid. DUH!

If it is actually a friend of yours, or any other friendly acquaintence, then use your best judgement of that person, your relationship with them, etc.

A person waving a white flag or their arms and screaming for help is NOT a hitchhiker. That is a distressed motorist or another person in peril. Again, use some common sense. If you don't feel safe, don't pull over! You can always get to a phone and call 911 for them.

Women driving alone should NEVER pick up men. That is just plain common sense!

Answer 3

I have picked up a great many hitch-hikers myself over the years and on the odd occasion have hitch-hiked myself. In doing so I have met some wonderful people from many different countries and cultures and have made some valuable and lasting friendships. Despite advice to the contrary I will continue to pick up hitch-hikers.

That said, the areas in which I mostly travel are the remoter parts where crime and the likelihood of encountering an unsavoury character are minimal. More often than not the hitch-hikers I pick up are overseas tourists or local people who do not have access to transport.

As a result of picking up hitch-hikers I now have free accommodation in India, free meals at a Scottish restaurant, free boat trips and cruises in the Mediterranean, use of a house in Egypt, special treatment from the Saudi Navy and lots of friends and a greater understanding of the world around us.

I've only ever had one slightly unfortunate experience. We were on the Isle of Skye (off the coast of Scotland) and saw a man walking along the roadside struggling with a heavy rucksack, the weather was foul and although not hitching a lift we stopped for the man and offered him a lift for which he was grateful. He had a wild and unkempt appearance and spoke in abrupt, gruff tones. He went to great lengths to explain that he had been institutionalised for many years but that he was alright now. As it transpired he was completely harmless and very amenable. The downside being that the heavy load in his rucksack was freshly caught fish and periwinkles, the water from which seeped all over the car and caused it to stink of rotting fish for weeks after. On the plus side we did get an excellent fish supper that evening and the odd glass or two or three... of whiskey.

Answer 4

When I was a little girl my dad use to pick up hitchhikers all the time. When I asked him why he said because they needed to get some place and if he was going that way it was the human nature to want to help someone because we automatically put ourselves in the place of those in need. However he told me when I got older to NEVER pick up hitchhikers the world wasn't the same place and it wasn't safe for woman. I only picked up one hitchhiker in my whole life and he tried to sell me drugs. I won't do it again.

Answer 5

If you continue to pick up hitchhikers, you may feel peaceful all the time (as in you will be dead). You can not always rely on intuition to discern who is safe and who is not. Have you ever heard of Ted Bundy?

Answer 6

I would never pick up a hitchhiker. It's very dangerous, no matter how they look. Getting into a car with a stranger or letting a stranger into your car puts you in a very vulnerable position, and should never be done. It's an easy way to get yourself robbed, or murdered.

Well... Maybe if they had a tin foil ball... Shiiiiiny...

Answer 7

It seems that you are a caring person that does not mind to help some one out. The answer is no ! Too many crazy people out there these days. Don't kid your self. You can never be sure by looking at the smile on there face or the good vibes you feel from this person. Some will smile at you while they are slitting your throat. Please ! Do not ever put your self at risk. Stay safe and stay alive.

Answer 8

I generally feel sorry for them when I drive by, and chances are they are decent people, but I will not pick them up. I am a girl, not big, and not willing to risk my life in the case they are crazies. I think it is sad that the few bad people have really hurt the whole group of people that just need a ride.

Answer 9

now if it was me in my 40's and the hitchhikers was two 20+yrs hell yes i stop and go out of my way to get them there. all most every man on earth would do this and in the back of his mind he's play out what he would love to what would happen
DO NOT LIE MEN right down to fag hag gay male would think about it.
and YES there are WOMAN that would be thinking the same thing about two younger males hell a lot thinking about what they do to the young girls too... WE all know woman do look at other woman in a sexy way

Answer 10

Unfortunately, it can be very dangerous to pick up hitchhikers. And it is impossible to tell who is dangerous and who is not.

Further, it is illegal in many states and situations to pick up hitchhikers.

Answer 11

I would not stop for anyone. It wouldn't matter how I felt, I speed up. There are more murderers and sick people out there and you don't know where they are or who they are.
Honestly, even if a child appeared, I don't think I would stop because it could be a set up. That makes me feel bad,but not bad enough to risk my life........