Should believers give to every person who asks?

The Bible strongly mandates generosity and care for the needy, often urging radical giving (Luke 6:30). However, Christian giving must be balanced with wisdom, stewardship, and discernment. The Christian has a responsibility to ensure that their giving genuinely helps the recipient and does not enable destructive behavior (e.g., substance abuse) or support fraudulent requests. While the default impulse should be generosity, effective Christian charity involves seeking long-term transformation and focusing resources where they can do the most good, rather than simply dispensing money to every passerby.