Pr. 3:27, 28 [The Message]

Never walk away from someone who deserves help;
    your hand is God’s hand for that person.
Don’t tell your neighbor “Maybe some other time”
    or “Try me tomorrow”
    when the money’s right there in your pocket.

Every needy person we meet provides a chance for us to be God’s Hand extended. If every Christian took up this challenge and opportunity, there would be much less poverty and indigent people on our streets.

Yes, there are people who are “pros” at wringing cash out of you, so it’s not wise to pour money down a bottomless pit. God’s Word gives further clarification saying, “If any would not work, neither should he eat.” [2 Thess. 3:10]

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and that which he has given He will repay to him. [Pr. 19:17]