As with everything else in life, my fears and confidences in this area reflect my experience of the gospel. If I am hyper-afraid of being ripped off, then I don't really believe I have a gracious, generous God who has brought me into the richness of his family. But if I know that God has welcomed me to experience his riches, I care much less if someone ends up stealing from me.
In that respect, hospitality is more than a gamble on whether God may or may not bless you--hospitality sits at the heart of the gospel. And the gospel is the great equalizer between you and someone who might be tempted to abuse your kindness.
--William P. Smith, Loving Well (Even If You Haven't Been) (Greensboro, NC: New Growth, 2012), 241-242.
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