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Family member constantly asks for money

Q: Our niece who is a professing believer, has a child and is living with her baby daddy. They both work, but she keeps asking to borrow money every week, sometimes multiple times a week, for different amounts. She not only asks us, she also asks multiple members of the family for all different reasons and amounts.  My husband and I are very conflicted about this. He is the sole provider of our home as I am a stay at home mom, we are barely making it as it is. I want to help people in need and would give my last dollar to someone if they need it. I trust our Father that he will take care of us in all areas of our life. But I’m starting to feel used and that she may not be using the money for what she says they need it for The things she usually asks money for is gas, the dentist to get her teeth fixed, or car issues/repairs. It’s usually between those reasons. Where do we draw a line or do we set boundaries. Are there any scriptures that may lead me in the right direction. I’m g...