Am I sinning if I avoid panhandlers on the street corner? What if they are trying to rip me off? Should we give free handouts?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Drew tackle the topic of how Christians should handle the homeless.  We dig into how the Bible talks of the poor and needy, Jesus’ homelessness, and what kind of wisdom is necessary to navigate a world filled with people in need. 

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Luke 14:13-14; Prov. 19:17; Lev. 25:35-36; Prov. 21:13; Prov. 22:9; Luke 10; Prov. 14:31; Deut. 15:11; 2 Cor. 9:7; 1 John 3:17-18; Matt. 8:20; 2 Cor. 8:9; Matt. 25:31-46; Matt. 10:16.

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