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I feel it best to use wisdom! Years ago while working I tried very hard to be available to a young couple and assist them financially as I could, only to learn that they spent the money on drugs!
Another instance of contributing to one on a street corner in an effort to help but as I drove off he threw his literature into my car about Hari Krishna.
Now, if and when approached with needs I would direct the person to the proper agency that could both screen and give assistance with discretion.
These instances were years ago when I was young and just wanted to help and gave to those who asked. This was not in the church but out in the work world, neither were any related to people I knew really well. All those things would make considerations different at times.
I believe it is wrong to just have an open hand to anyone asking but we are to be wise and discerning and to know that what we offer is used responsibly!
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