How to Give To A Beggar
We all come across beggars, in the street, in the subways, or even at a red light while they try to clean your vehicle windshield. Beggars, some of us are dismayed, overwhelmed, angered, or even confused about what to do. Some of us just do not know how to handle the situation. Some of us look away and ignore them. Let's look at what God says we should do, you may surprised.
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1. Keep small change in your pocket, or even a few dollars, whatever amount you feel comfortable giving. Even if you leave your home thinking that you are not giving, you may want to think of giving something no matter how small it is. It is not the amount that matters, it is the gesture, the kindness you are demonstrating to a fellow human being, no matter who they are. Giving is helping God do his work.
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When a beggar approaches you, you do not have to fumble going through your pocket or purse, because you are already prepared to give to them. Look them straight in the eye, as you give and then let them walk away from you. These people are not out to hurt and will protect your life if they had to over a few cents that you provide to them. God says in the Bible Ecclesiasticus,35, verse 1-13 [The Jerusalem Bible/TJB]: "by showing gratitude he makes an offering of fine flour, by giving alms he offers a sacrifice of praise." Our Lord, God who has given us everything we have [bread from fine flour] wants praise from us for all he has given and provided to us. If you cannot praise him with your mouth, another way is by giving alms, you offer a sacrifice of praise to him. Giving is short-timed, a small sacrifice, and in doing so, you bless others as well as yourself. I cannot think of anyone who would not accept a blessing on a daily basis.
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In Ecclesiasticus 29:9,[TJB]states under Generosity, "for the commandment's sake go to the poor man's help, do not turn him away empty-handed in his need." Thus, it does not matter the amount, how large or how small, give. In continuing this study that the Lord presented to me one day, in the book of Ecclesiasticus, I also found that "almsgiving atones for sins". Here is the golden nugget in giving to others, especially beggars. All of us have sin in our lives. None of us are perfect. However, God teaches, that in giving alms, we make amends for our sins. How great is our God, that in giving a small token to someone in need, would forgive us of our sins!
Tips & Warnings
Lastly, The Lord is a miracle worker. Do not think that because you see someone on drugs or drinking, that you should not give. We do not know how that person came to that life. That includes, homeless parents with young
children
. As a steward of what God has given us, we do not know the blessing we will receive and how he may use us to be part of a unpublished miracle to save that person; to make their life better. However, we must be ready, willing and trust in God that his will be done. When you give alms, fear not, God is with you and will not let you be harmed. Have faith in him. Amen.
Of course, don't go into situations, where you may feel that you may be in danger. Most beggars, choose public places, so that when you give, you do not feel threatened. If you're broke, this is the best time to give. God says when you give, he will multiply it back to you. So so get your blessing, and be part of God's miracles.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2255000_give-beggar.html
We all come across beggars, in the street, in the subways, or even at a red light while they try to clean your vehicle windshield. Beggars, some of us are dismayed, overwhelmed, angered, or even confused about what to do. Some of us just do not know how to handle the situation. Some of us look away and ignore them. Let's look at what God says we should do, you may surprised.
1
1. Keep small change in your pocket, or even a few dollars, whatever amount you feel comfortable giving. Even if you leave your home thinking that you are not giving, you may want to think of giving something no matter how small it is. It is not the amount that matters, it is the gesture, the kindness you are demonstrating to a fellow human being, no matter who they are. Giving is helping God do his work.
2
When a beggar approaches you, you do not have to fumble going through your pocket or purse, because you are already prepared to give to them. Look them straight in the eye, as you give and then let them walk away from you. These people are not out to hurt and will protect your life if they had to over a few cents that you provide to them. God says in the Bible Ecclesiasticus,35, verse 1-13 [The Jerusalem Bible/TJB]: "by showing gratitude he makes an offering of fine flour, by giving alms he offers a sacrifice of praise." Our Lord, God who has given us everything we have [bread from fine flour] wants praise from us for all he has given and provided to us. If you cannot praise him with your mouth, another way is by giving alms, you offer a sacrifice of praise to him. Giving is short-timed, a small sacrifice, and in doing so, you bless others as well as yourself. I cannot think of anyone who would not accept a blessing on a daily basis.
3
In Ecclesiasticus 29:9,[TJB]states under Generosity, "for the commandment's sake go to the poor man's help, do not turn him away empty-handed in his need." Thus, it does not matter the amount, how large or how small, give. In continuing this study that the Lord presented to me one day, in the book of Ecclesiasticus, I also found that "almsgiving atones for sins". Here is the golden nugget in giving to others, especially beggars. All of us have sin in our lives. None of us are perfect. However, God teaches, that in giving alms, we make amends for our sins. How great is our God, that in giving a small token to someone in need, would forgive us of our sins!
Tips & Warnings
Lastly, The Lord is a miracle worker. Do not think that because you see someone on drugs or drinking, that you should not give. We do not know how that person came to that life. That includes, homeless parents with young
children
. As a steward of what God has given us, we do not know the blessing we will receive and how he may use us to be part of a unpublished miracle to save that person; to make their life better. However, we must be ready, willing and trust in God that his will be done. When you give alms, fear not, God is with you and will not let you be harmed. Have faith in him. Amen.
Of course, don't go into situations, where you may feel that you may be in danger. Most beggars, choose public places, so that when you give, you do not feel threatened. If you're broke, this is the best time to give. God says when you give, he will multiply it back to you. So so get your blessing, and be part of God's miracles.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2255000_give-beggar.html
