Are modern panhandlers the same as the begging poor of Jesus' time? Sponsor: https://realestateforlife.org/ Join: https://brianholdsworth.locals.com/ Christians today face a real dilemma at every street corner: how do we obey Christ's command to love the poor without enabling vice or being naïve about modern homelessness? In this video, I reflect on how panhandling in our cities differs from the "begging poor" of biblical times, explain why Christian concern for the poor is unique, and draw on St. Thomas Aquinas and Scripture to show how prudence and mercy work together. If you've ever wondered whether to hand cash to a panhandler or how to direct your almsgiving, this episode offers a thoughtful, Catholic perspective. 

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