you cannot worry about whether the person who put the merchandise on layaway is worthy of your gift. What ever you do is on you and your worry only deprives you of the warmth and satisfaction of helping someone. You do this act of kindness for your own well being and the fact that it is a good and right thing to do. Why destroy that by questioning and worrying about whether some unworthy person reaps a windfall. It is on them, not you. Don’t destroy that wonderful feeling and ruin your own happiness. Remember this: “It is always better to give than receive.”
I don’t worry about it at all—just noting that the story uses the word “needy” numerous times, and as part of an appeal for additional donations.
Best thing I can do when I’m all mopey is try to do something for someone else.
For some reason, it always makes me feel better-not in a smug and self righteous way, but like God is blessing me by helping to change my mindset-if that makes any sense...