Loaning vs giving..When I have had extra funds..I have given some to family or friends or even a homeless person who needed it (yes, once to a guy with a sign that read "Why lie, I need a beer"). When I have been hurting for funds, the Lord has blessed me and people have been there in my circle of friends and family to donate things or throw a few bucks my way. I have never been rich enough financially to just loan someone many thousands of dollars; but I am rich with love between family and friends.