i'm wondering. where do you draw the line between helping someone, even if the other person demands your help, and refusing to help that person, because you think that the person needs to take ownership of what he/she is rightfully supposed to do?

'Cos I'm thinking of Jesus' words: " 27"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31Do to others as you would have them do to you."

So trying to make sense of what He said, and ... well, you know - people who demand help from you when it's something that they are clearly expected to do by themselves.

(Rant: it's a difficult feeling to handle, when that person is extremely demanding and rude - without a single shred of repentance or humility. Lord, i still make the decision right now - heck care about how i feel, to hell with my pride - to love that person and do good to him/her. In Jesus' mighty name i pray amen.)

Would really appreciate input and advice on this question. Teach me pls! Thanks so much!