When Helping Hurts
June 18, 2018
I’m Miriam Neff-with STARTING OVER FINANCIALLY,-and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan, and we’re here to talk about money
M States are moving to reduce those receiving public money for food stamps, housing allowances, and other benefits. Their goal is to tie benefits to work with required hours based on children’s ages and other factors.
V That help can sustain families through hard times or keep them dependent. Churches can offer more appropriate benefits. One church offered car repair to a Lyft driver who hadn’t yet saved enough to keep him rolling. Churches can offer encouragement, and accountability with that concrete aid.
M We need to be careful that we leave judgement to God. Seldom do we know all the circumstances. Our part is acceptance, discernment, and appropriate help. God will bless the gift and the giver.