Perhaps there is a little self-righteousness when it comes to all this charity...It is mentioned in God's word...
Mat_6:1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Mat_23:5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
There IS plenty of biblical support for working...
2Th 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
2Th 3:11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
2Th 3:12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
If there is work to do and you're capable of working, it would be wise to get involved in that endeavor instead of standing on a street corner and begging...
Perhaps there is a little self-righteousness when it comes to all this charity...It is mentioned in God's word...
Self-righteousness? No. Merely the realization that the secular attitude towards charity is pervasive in our society. To the point where it is espoused even among Christ's people. If we weren't in the religion forum we'd be talking about how you can't trust a single one of these scam artists or bums, etc. I don't think anyone can say this is not the common view.
If there is work to do and you're capable of working, it would be wise to get involved in that endeavor instead of standing on a street corner and begging
Nothing against work. It is necessary. However, it is not for us to use those scriptural passages as a justification to not do charity when the opportunity presents itself.