There are 10 commandments in the New Testament for giving to the needy. I’m talking above and beyond the 10% tithe we are to give to the church. Everything on this earth belongs to God and every good thing comes from the Lord according to Scripture. Jesus gave to the poor as an example for us to emulate. But God is no longer with us in the flesh so He gives to His children on earth through us, His servants. God also says to not store up treasures on earth because He is our provision and will surely meet our needs (see also 1 Cor 16:2, 1 Cor 15:58). God doesn’t want us to give a while and then stop when we no longer see that particular need we were addressing. God tells us at least twice to never grow weary of giving.
The Bible says the poor are with us always so we are to look for ways to help those less fortunate. We may not be in a position to give much financially but give what you can and there are other ways to help people that doesn’t involve money. Giving of ourselves, our time, our efforts, are also ways of helping others in need. We are to give what we are able to spare. Remember the story of the widow who gave two mites at the temple offering which was all she had. We are to give quietly without making a show of it (giving is between you and God) because God hates a hypocrite (remember the Pharisees). We are to give cheerfully out of the abundance of the heart as the Holy Spirit moves us.
Mt 6:19 – Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
Lk 3:11 – He who has two tunics, let him give one to him who has none; and he who has food let him do likewise.
2 Thes 3:13 – But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good.
Gal 6:9 – And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
2 Cor 8:12 – For if there is first a willing mind, it is acceptable according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.
2 Cor 9:7 – So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Mt 6:3 – But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.