“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”
– Matthew 25:40 (ESV)
The question comes up often: Should we give to the homeless? Or Why should we help them?
Before we answer, we must first examine our relationship with money.
As it pertains to God – Do we truly see our money as His, or do we treat it as ours?
As it pertains to working & earning – Do we view our job as a blessing, or as something we deserve?
As it pertains to others – Are we generous, or do we hold tightly out of fear?
As it pertains to the Bible – Do we believe God when He says He provides for His people?
Money itself isn’t evil. But Scripture is clear: the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:10). The truth is, we’re not owners—we’re stewards. God entrusts resources to us, and He watches how we use them.
I learned this the hard way. There was a season when I lost nearly everything—my marriage, my career, my father, and my ministry. My life felt like Job chapter 1. Yet in that brokenness, I learned this: what we cling to as “ours” can be gone in a moment. What lasts is how we love, serve, and give in Jesus’ name.
So what about the homeless? Should we give? Here’s my perspective: when you hand someone food, a blanket, or even a few dollars, you are not just helping a person—you are ministering to Jesus Himself. Will they always use it wisely? Maybe not. But that’s between them and God. Our calling is not to judge but to love, to show compassion, and to reflect Christ.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17 (ESV)
A practical starting point is this simple principle:
1) Give 10% back to God.
2) Save 10%.
3) Live on the rest with gratitude.
When you budget with God at the center, generosity becomes a natural overflow. And when generosity flows, others see Christ in you.
This week, look for “the least of these.” Carry gift cards, snacks, or care bags in your car. Offer a kind word. Offer prayer. Don’t just pass by—remember, when you give to them, you give to Christ.
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