Jonathan95
Puritan Board Sophomore
I am just returning from a trip to the Big Apple. I was approached by roughly 10, maybe more, people begging for food and money.
I bought food for one gentleman but the rest seemingly were only after money. Normally I try to have a sit down and talk of the Gospel with these folks but I didn't have my bag of tracts and I was with my girlfriend and did not want to abandon her in a shady place while I talk to someone for a bit.
I'm curious as to thoughts involving a few verses of Scripture:
2 Thess 3:10
Matt 5:42, Luke 6:30, etc.
Proverbs 19:17, 22:9
There are probably others I could pull, but my main question for discussion revolves around understanding how each of these verses play off of each other in regards to helping the poor.
Any input/wisdom is much appreciated, thank you.
I bought food for one gentleman but the rest seemingly were only after money. Normally I try to have a sit down and talk of the Gospel with these folks but I didn't have my bag of tracts and I was with my girlfriend and did not want to abandon her in a shady place while I talk to someone for a bit.
I'm curious as to thoughts involving a few verses of Scripture:
2 Thess 3:10
Matt 5:42, Luke 6:30, etc.
Proverbs 19:17, 22:9
There are probably others I could pull, but my main question for discussion revolves around understanding how each of these verses play off of each other in regards to helping the poor.
Any input/wisdom is much appreciated, thank you.