Budman Posted February 19, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 75 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 407 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/09/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted February 19, 2005 S.J., your story absolutely humbled me. How easy it is to get caught up in our busy lives and become frustrated by our petty problems. I threw a hissy fit the other day when my VCR went on the fritz! Oh, how angry I was! O woe was me, I couldn't watch my movie! Stupid, stupid, stupid. I felt sorry for myself over a film I couldn't see while there are people in my town who are homeless. God have mercy on me a sinner. warm regards -bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other one Posted February 19, 2005 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 29 Topic Count: 599 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 56,309 Content Per Day: 7.55 Reputation: 28,062 Days Won: 271 Joined: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted February 19, 2005 Amen SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followerofjesus Posted February 19, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 31 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,013 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/08/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted February 19, 2005 Our wisdom is the Lords' foolishness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 19, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 733 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 3,017 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 128 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/01/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/09/1966 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I've often wondered how we should react in the situations where people ask us for change or money. Some reek of alcohol and so we think that they must be using it for more alcohol. We don't want to deny those who may actually want the money for food, but with all of the tricks and cons people pull, how do we know who to trust? Could we be entertaining angels unaware and refusing them? It can be a real dilemma! I want to be able to help everyone, but I can't. How do you handle the situation? What do you think is the scriptural way to deal with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can Do (Phil 4:13) Posted February 19, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 227 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,004 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/30/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/31/1906 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I've often wondered how we should react in the situations where people ask us for change or money. Some reek of alcohol and so we think that they must be using it for more alcohol. We don't want to deny those who may actually want the money for food, but with all of the tricks and cons people pull, how do we know who to trust? Could we be entertaining angels unaware and refusing them? It can be a real dilemma! I want to be able to help everyone, but I can't. How do you handle the situation? What do you think is the scriptural way to deal with it? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dear brother Keith, I think your point is a valid one and well stated. However, it's not in Gods character (I believe) to present a begger as a drunk. JMHO YSIC Faithie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 19, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 733 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 3,017 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 128 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/01/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/09/1966 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Faithie, I don't understand what you're saying. Can you expound on that a bit? I didn't use the word beggar or drunk, so I'm not sure what you mean. I was talking about anyone who asks us for money and how we might respond. It happens that some of them reek of alcohol, are unkempt, and appear "homeless." I don't know how else to word it. I wasn't trying to be unkind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followerofjesus Posted February 20, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 31 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,013 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/08/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted February 20, 2005 I have an idea; rather than give money take them to nearest store buy them food & other supplies for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apothanein kerdos Posted February 20, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 331 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 8,713 Content Per Day: 1.20 Reputation: 21 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/28/2004 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 I have an idea; rather than give money take them to nearest store buy them food & other supplies for them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I like this idea very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followerofjesus Posted February 20, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 31 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,013 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 5 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/08/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted February 20, 2005 Thanks it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 20, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 733 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 3,017 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 128 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/01/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/09/1966 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I have an idea; rather than give money take them to nearest store buy them food & other supplies for them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is what I do currently. If they say they're hungry, I'll offer to take them to the nearest place and get them something to eat. 90% of the time I hear, "Forget it, man!" If they want money for the bus, I'll offer to wait with them and make sure they get on. They never want that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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