Proverbs 11:25

In the New International version of Chapter 11, verse 25 of Proberbs, it says "A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." If you are kind hearted and generous to the poor, God will bless you and refresh you. So don't look down on the poor for they are also God's creation. Have mercy and compassion for the poor and help them if you can afford.

But at the same time be wise in your givings because there are many paid beggars or con artists from third world countries like Indonesia and Burma begging here on the streets and taking advantage of the public's generosity. Not that they cannot work or are handicapped but they refuse to lift their hands to work other than find the easy way out through begging.