Assisting those in need is a biblical responsibility that God's people need to take seriously. Unfortunately, in poor and underdeveloped societies, such assistance can also create an unhealthy dependency on foreign aid if done without thoughtful care. Discover the biblical teachings on dependency and caring for those in need, learn how dependency can be created, and how it can be avoided. If your church or school is sending a short-term team overseas, you will want to take this course before you go. Also highly recommended for church mission boards and anyone who wants to make sure that good intentions don't actually hurt those whom we are trying to minister to.