35 ‘For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; 36 naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink? 38 ‘And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You? 39 ‘When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 “The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’ Above from Matthew 25:35-40
These words although the derived out of the Christian bible, transcend all religions or beliefs. The essence of our existence is laid upon each other. The creator has laid upon us the obligation to take care of each other. If there is someone hungry we should feed them. It is our obligation or duty to help other people that are in need. I realize there are charitable organizations, but some charitable organizations have limitations or guidelines which dictate whom should get assistance. I say continue to give to organized charities. However, an urgent need could better addressed by that neighbor, friend or anyone whom have knowledge of a needy circumstance.
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