Have you ever regretted giving
Kristen and I pulled up to a stop light the other day. There was a couple sitting at the curb begging for money. Before the light turned green, we were able to give them $6 and two chick-fil-a coupons (for free meals). They smiled and off we went.
Then I had the thought, I wonder if they’re going buy drugs or a beer with the money. (Hey, I’m just being honest about my thoughts here… don’t judge). I figured that I was supposed to give, and that it was up to them what they did with.
So my question is this: have you ever regretted giving money to someone or some charitable organization? Have you ever found yourself worse off for being generous?
I want to teach my children to be generous for more reasons than they “ought to”, but because of how generosity changes the world and it changes me.
Not having a lot of money myself, I gave a $1.00 to a homeless guy standing at the corner. He cussed me out as I drove away for not giving him more. I regretted that. Still do.