When considering a specific act of charity or a charitable organization in which to become involved, we are to exercise wisdom and discernment.

Consider 1 Timothy 5:3-16 (Paul gave Timothy detailed instructions for caring for widows in the church): "But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God...But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age...and having a reputation for good works."

Charity doesn't always need to take the form of monetary or physical handouts. When Peter and John met a crippled beggar, rather than give the man coins, Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk" ~ Acts 3:6. They gave the beggar the agency of independence.

I'm all for taking care of the most downtrodden and vulnerable in our society. We might simply disagree on the specifics. For example, if you are not working and receive charity from the community, I don't think it's "un-Christian" to expect them return the favor with charitable acts (of participation, doesn't need to be of possession) of their own (refer to bolded text in Paul's instruction to Timothy).

Requirements for job training enrollment, likewise, can be viewed through the lens of providing agency for independence. Finally, those who work but can't sustain themselves are still able to attain charitable assistance without additional expectations (the man/woman works, therefore she eats).