Unfortunately, I don’t make enough money to put a dent into what the poor need. I consider part of my taxes that would go to health care, to be my part in that ministering.
You don’t have to make that much to “make a dent” -
all that is required is 10% (God’s “flat tax”) of your FIRST fruits.
So, you would rather others decided for you what sort of charity is appropriate? I don’t think that’s what Jesus had in mind, but perhaps you can point me to the scripture where he says this?