“You can’t help someone if they won’t help themselves.” This old saying holds true, especially when it comes to making a difference in someone’s life. Ryan Bray from Florida experienced this firsthand. As he walked home from work one Sunday, he encountered a man who had a heartbreaking story. Determined to make a difference, Ryan offered him a chance to work for his family business at $15 per hour.

But to Ryan’s surprise, the man had no interest in a real job. He preferred begging on the streets, claiming it was more profitable than the opportunity Ryan had presented. This left Ryan feeling incredulous. He had offered the man a way out of homelessness, only to be rejected.

Despite the disappointment, Ryan decided to take action. He went home, created a sign, and returned to the same street corner. Standing there proudly with his sign, he openly shamed the panhandler who had rejected his offer. Ryan’s sign warned others not to give money to beggars, sharing the story of his failed attempt to help the homeless man. His sign read, “I offered him $15.00 an hour to do yardwork for me, and he refused. If we as a community stop paying them, they will leave our neighborhood!”

Reports say that the homeless man denied ever receiving an offer of employment. However, Ryan’s actions sparked a conversation about the effectiveness of giving money to beggars. Some agreed with Ryan’s stance, while others questioned the homeless man’s perspective.

Ryan shared his encounter, saying, “He reached his arms inside my vehicle, resting them, and said, ‘Hey, do you have any money?’ I said, ‘No, I have something better for you.'”

Watch the video below to learn more about Ryan’s story:

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