to give or not to give(beggers on the street )that is the question?

Question

my rule is if they are kids they can hlep people with grocerys ect if they agree to then ill give weither i make them help me or not (sometimes)
thatst to young to start begging depends on where you live

if they are elderly or sick i may(not usually) they may be sick from drugs abel bodied folks no way
IF I GIVE ANY THING ITS USUALLY FAST FOOD IF I HAVE TIME.
the best way to get ride of repeat beggers in fron to f the grocery store ect is this tell them very politly "ask for open food what are you going to do with that you cant return it (some will try tell the manager before you come out(fast food) i hate it when people yell get a job ect they play off of that
what do you think
i think you can get rid of people without being overly rude i know it hard sometimes but i do it for the one person who may actually need help and is not trying to run a con game(i know thats usually the case though)sorry no spell check for additional comments(dyslexsic)

i love giving people food when i get my check if no one knows who i am just noodels andhealthy cheep stuff string chees ect i mean jail birds get food

Answer 1

I sometimes give a little, most of the time I don't. I sometimes buy the homeless' paper they sell; those guys are trying to do something positive. Also, I never give if I'm sure they're lying; those sob stories about their wallet being stolen while they need a train ticket home, well, I don't believe it... on the other hand I have given a couple bucks to a guy who was shaking from the need of drugs and simply asked if he could have some money for his next shot... I don't for a moment believe he would've come clean if I hadn't helped him out, he'd just have been miserable for a little while longer and gotten the money from someone (either by begging or if he got more desperate by force). However I appreciated his honesty, perhaps there was some hope for him...

I NEVER give to guys begging at traffic stops, there people should keep their attention on the road and not on beggars or windshield washers or anything else. Even when the lights are red I think it's not a good idea to distract drivers and to move into the road up to the cars for they could still be there when the lights change.

Answer 2

If I have the extra to give, I give. It doesn't matter to me what the person looks like or in the long run what they plan on doing with the money. Once the money is out of my hands it is no longer mine, it's theirs.

I used to be really picky about who I gave money to but then after doing more Bible study I realized that it is truly the thought that counts and if you give unselfishly you will truly be blessed. Because of my studying the Bible I also take the time to speak with the person I give the spare change to. Sometimes a kind word can go further than a couple of quarters. A simple "God Bless You!" or "Jesus Loves You!" can actually make a persons day, and people walking past tend to get the blessing as well.

It's like the new commercial they show about people seeing kind acts and committing kind acts of their own. Almost like the movie "Pay it Forward". You never know who you will reach and how many you will touch with an act of kindness.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I always give. We really shouldn't judge or jump to conclusions about WHY people are begging. I think it's a common misconception that they are there because they want money for drugs or alcohol, and maybe we just tell ourselves that so that we don't have to feel so guilty for walking past them and offering nothing.

What does it hurt to give? Surely your spare change means a great deal more to them than it does to you.

Answer 5

To give or not to give is as much about the giver as it is about the receiver. In other words, are you giving to do something practical or to stretch the limitations of generosity?

If you are doing it to be practical, then it's simply fine to take whatever precautions are needed, but acts of generosity require, and are dependent upon, an 'act of faith'. In other words, you give because you have faith that your gift will make their life better.

The intention dictates the action.

Answer 6

It seems as if every time I go to the store or the gas station, I have to pay an extra tax to some bum who wants to get high or drunk on me.

I give up nothing unless I see a very unusual situation where someone is in obvious need of assistance, then I will volunteer assistance.

Answer 7

I was walking up the street and passed a "beggar" outside a store asking for money to buy bread for his wife and children. I went into the store bought a loaf of bread and gave it th him. On my return, 10 minutes later, the same man tried to sell me the same loaf of bread for a bargain price.

I felt not to give this man the money and was proven right. It is often a gut feeling as to give or not to give (money). Giving in kind, ie food clothes etc, can be a different matter.

The bible tells us that "giving to the poor is lending to God". Give to the poor where needed and wisely and God will pay you back.

Answer 8

I never give to beggars unless I'm on vacation in a foreign country. Then, it's kind of a family tradition to give away what's left of the spending money instead of exchanging it back. This is sometimes a good amount of money, maybe $100-$300 or so...it doesn't feel like "real" money, so it doesn't hurt to give it away. Plus, the receiver is always happy, so it's fun!

At home, I only give to organized charities.

Answer 9

I have given money and food to women and elderly men. When I am alone, I never give anything to younger men. Frankly, I am afraid of them. I have heard of people being harmed by angry beggars.
The bible does say to give to all who ask from you. I hope to be able to live up to that someday.

Answer 10

If you feel uncomfortable about giving money or if you're not financially able to, give a hug or a silent blessing. Don't miss an opportunity to give when asked, because it's a blessing for you. It doesn't have to be money, and you don't need to feel guilty.