Generosity to a stranger goes a long way. In this video, a teen disguises himself as homeless and people’s kindness will restore your faith in humanity.
A group called, “I Like Giving” dressed a teenager named Jacob up as a homeless person for a good cause. Jacob does a social experiment where if a person gives to him, He gives them a gift card back for their decision to be generous.
As Jacob goes up to people who are giving to him from their cars or from the street, he provides a gift card to them. Many of the individuals are shocked and encouraged to be given back to.
In the video, suddenly a guard comes up and tells him that he cannot panhandle in front of the store. He nicely asked him if he had someone to guard him. As the two teens describe what they are doing, they interview Carlos the guard. He shares that he is looking for the goodness of the heart. A young girl appears out of nowhere with cash and then they gift her. The girl’s mother is surprised by the financial return. The teens get pumped up and chest bump with Carlos.
This video reminds us that God loves a cheerful giver. We as believers are called to give out of a heart of joy, not begrudgingly. As we witness the many people who choose to help Jacob in this clip, may it inspire us to be generous of the heart through the power of the Spirit of God in us.
“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7