Giving: beyond our tithes

We will take for granted we all pay our tithes; a law of blessing from God. Giving beyond your tithes is also in the word of God. Matt. 8:42; Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not away. {Giving should take into account what a person can afford with justice to his family and personal obligations; ( 1Tim. 5:8; Lk. 6:38; 2Cor 9:6-8; 1Jhn.3:17;)} . The Word of God says the poor will always be with us, Jhn. 12:8. POOR defined in the context of this discourse;( needy, lacking material possessions: food, shelter and clothing). The Word of God gives several reasons for the causes of being poor; God's sovereignty.. 1Sam. 2:6-10; Sloth.. Prov. 6:10,11; Lack of industry.. Prov. 24:30-34; Love of pleasure.. Prov. 21:17; Stubborness..Prov. 13:18; Empty pursuits.. Prov. 28:19; Drunkenness.. Prov. 23:21. I believe most people,but not all, who are (always) asking for a hand out fit into one of these situations. I also believe that they never tithe or give because God's Word does not lie. Luke 6:38 states one of the four laws of justice; Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give unto your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete (measure) withal it shall be measured to you AGAIN. I have found this to be a truth in my life so many times, "you can not out give God"! With this stated, let me say that you should know to whom you give if possible, but this can not always be the case. In giving and trying to be a blessing you will be taken at times, but this should not discourage you from giving and being a blessing. Because God will bless a cheerful giver that gives from the heart, 2Cor. 9:6-9. If a person asks help for the wrong reason and you find out latter that you were decieved, ask God to forgive that person and try to use more discretion the next time. Remember that we all were in Need of a Savior in our life and then God So Loved That He Gave that we might be saved. Remember GOD loves YOU!!!!

Ps: I hope this helped the one who asked.