The poor should be cared for generously. Money bestowed upon the poor is loaned unto the Lord; God will richly repay the unselfish heart. But the poor should not be needlessly pauperized. They should be helped in a way that would encourage them to help themselves, that would encourage industry and not indolence. Sometimes poverty comes through poor management and sloth. Those who expect help from the Christian church ought to be willing to be counseled and advised by those who help. It is frequently the other way. But the poor who will not take advice ought not to expect help. There are solemn duties resting upon those who have means, for which God will hold them responsible. There are also duties resting upon the poor for which they must give account. God will bless those who in his fear and his strength do those duties, and will make them blessings to others.