Today Derrick was manning a booth at the Southland Mall, when a wealthy looking businessman approached. He was well-dressed and wore an expensive watch. He stared down his nose at our information, and exhaled, “Harrumph!”“This guy whose picture is on your Adopt-A-Plates. How much does he make on royalties?”
“He doesn’t get royalties", Derrick replied.
Mr. Scrooge said, “Well, I guess that’s why he’s homeless. Because he’s stupid.”
As he walked away, Derrick said, “Have a nice day!”
Scrooge said, “Same to you!” as though nothing was out of the ordinary.
If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tight-fisted toward your poor brother. Rather be open-handed and freely lend him whatever he needs. ... Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open-handed toward your brother sand toward the poor and needy in your land.
-Deuteronomy 16:7-11
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