Many people sincerely desire to help in an emergency But often they hold back. They may question their motives or ask themselves, "Will my aid be rebuked?" Or perhaps even worse, "Wouldn't it be best to mind my own business?"
Seldom is one asked by a stranger for assistance. So when is it appropriate to offer "a cup o' kindness"? And what should that assistance consist of?
The book of Acts tells us that when a lame beggar sought money from him and his fellow apostle, John, Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee." What Peter really gave in response was his conscious awareness of the man as God's son, whole and complete, unblemished, spiritual, made in God's image and likeness. He commanded him, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk." This denial of materialism routed the beggar's mere desire for "silver and gold," leaving in its place a fuller realization and proof of man's spiritual, perfect identity. The man "leaping up stood, and walked." He was healed. See Acts 3:1-8
