In his book “Just Generosity: A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America,” Ron Sider asks the question, “Who — government, family, churches — should care for the poor?” Christians throughout history have disagreed about the answer to this question. Christians have been able to interpret Scripture in a variety of ways that best support their argument. Sider argues that holistic poverty alleviation can come when the government, families and churches all work together to pursue justice and equitable access to resources. A close analysis of verses from throughout the Bible illustrates that Christian theology supports collaboration between individuals and private and public institutions when seeking more just, equitable societies.