I have called me 'stupid' for giving money to beggars and homeless. Am I wrong?

It's nice of you to give to some people who are really in need. I too gave some coins when I passed by in the street here in Vancouver area I pity some of them, such as not so old lady that I use d to see her begging. There's also some kinda reward for someone who really in their heart that passion to give than to receive, God knows that.

You are not stupid for giving money to those beggars in the street. Giving money to somebody who is in needs should never be called stupid. I also do that every time i see beggars in the street especially the children and the old ones, most especially those disabled people who relays on anybody's help. These kind of people suffers much and the least we can do is to help them anyway we can. You are never naive or stupid to me. In fact I admire you kind heart because you have compassion. I don't care what others say If i give money to the beggars in the street as long that it's my own money and I don't hurt anybody else in doing it. keep doing the right thing Oldchem1 because this sick world needs more people like you.

actually theres nothing wrong in helping others specially those whose in need and since we know that we have something to give then of course we share something for them, though there comes a time that we already tolerated them looks like its just alright for them to stay in the street only because they know that someone will going to give money to them which is wrong. if no one will give them money nor anything, im sure they will stop going and staying up in the street and they will rather do other things in order to have money. we should not think that we are bad if we did not give them money as if we give to one of them im sure the next day there will be more of them in the line knowing they can get something from us.

i think you are completely sensible and doing the right thing ... i think even others need to sensitize with this issue and be compassionate towards the ones who are in real help by helping them either in cash or i kind ... i am devising various ways in which i can help the poor people and support them in ways which i can and am also a part of the Joy Of Giving Week wherein people from all backgrounds come forward and help them in whatever way they can

I don't think helping other needy people is a stupid act. Actually, for me, it is a kind act. We are fortunate to have been blessed with enough money to buy our food while others scarcely have and can't earn a decent living. Being compassionate and emphatic on other's need is better than driving them away, needless and homeless. For me, I prefer giving food rather than money. There are some bad guys in our country having syndicated beggars and children for their own good. So I am quite cautious in giving out money, and instead provide for intangible goods.

No not at all. In fact the world is still alive just because of some stupid like you. So keep up your good work.

I think it's right to help out those who are less fortunate but there are so many so-called "beggars" who simply do not want to work. I watched one actually leave his spot where he was begging, with a sign that said "Will work for food" and get into his car and drive away. I watched another one throw down some food that someone had just given him and leave it there when he left. The ones who come around and ask if there's any odd jobs they could do for some money are the ones I don't mind helping. If they show that they're TRYING to earn money and not just out there holding their hand out, I don't mind helping them. I was once approached by a nicely-dressed guy while I was stopped at a red light. He said his car had broken down and he was on his way to a job interview. He wanted money, he said, for the bus so he could get to his interview. I told him I didn't have any money, since I had also seen this guy asking several others and saw him receive money before he got to me. It made me angry that he was scamming people so I drove around the block and approached the intersection from another direction. As I had expected, he ran over to my car and started right in with his story about his car and job interview. He hadn't even noticed me the last time! I was nothing more than a target to this guy. Anyway, this time, I told him that since I had no money, I went to the police station and told them about his problem. I told him that they would be there any minute now to help him. (This wasn't true, I just told him that.) I never saw anyone run as fast as that guy did to get away from the area as fast as he could! Well, that proved that he was lying and just trying to get money for doing nothing. The thing that really made me angry, though, was that he said he was a good Christian and said many "God bless you"s. As far as I know, "good Christians" don't go around lying to people to get some of their hard-earned money while they do nothing to try to earn honest money themselves.

Wow! that's was a very admiring act. It's not stupidity on giving money to the less fortunate people rather its called kindness. I am glad to hear that you give money to the beggars and you are indeed a good example to others. There are few people who have everything in their life, why can't we give something to those who are in need? Yeah, you are right it's our duty as a christian to share and help others, because it's only in helping others we can give life and meaning to our belief in Jesus Christ. Faith without deeds is nothing and useless.

Of course you are right,you had a warm heart.Help others is not a bad thing to do,and you will get returning sometime in a magic way you don't know.In my country,beggar is a profession,most of them isn't real beggar,they just want money that they need actually ,but if I can distinguish someone who is a true beggar,I give him some coin.

its not being stupid helping others. As a matter of fact it is our obligation as a true christian to help those who are in need.God gave as so many blessing so why don't we share it especially to those who needed it most.

I just cant understand that why you called yourself "stupid",what a stupid thought !You are so good to help the people who need help.We live in the same planet so if somebody really need help then we have to give them our helps to keep the society warm.Dont think too much ,if we are able to help others then just do it .

no u r absolutely right i understand the fact that if we dont have lot of money but we have to help worse than us u r doing a right thing by giving this money and keep doing it thanks

You did the right thing. Maybe for some of us coins are not worth anything, but for them, it could be a meal for a day. So you can help people for at least a day longer to live.

I think it's kindness and compassion to give money to a child, an old or a disabled, but not a man. Why doesn't he make money with his brain or strength? What would the world like if beggar became a job occupation?

Of course you're not wrong! It's always good to help others less fortunate that you. If you do good to others, good things will come your way too. :)