In my opinion lending money to an active gambler can enable him/her to gamble more or maybe it will bring us to our senses. My husband often baled me out so did my son and daughter unknowingly. I know this is frowned on my The Powers That be but here is a greater Power Who sees everything.
Maybe he put you in this person’s life today to teach him and you the true meaning of Charity.
Good intentions will always be blessed.
Who knows where that person would end up if his immediate need wasn’t met.
I paid back every cent to my husband that he lent me.
I believe in restitution.
I also believe that “it is in giving that we receive”.
Passing on hope and love is a far greater gift but empty bellies don’t have much hope or love so feeding that person was your priority Kin.
Well done on seeing the wider picture.