1 Timothy 5

The saints in Paul's day seemed to struggle with many of the same problems we struggle with in our day. To Timothy, a young priesthood leader, Paul teaches principles of self-reliance,taking care of the poor and needy, and spiritual guidance for the those that are wealthy. First, Paul teaches -

"Honour widows that are widows indeed." (New Testament | 1 Timothy 5:3)

Especially -

"...she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day." (New Testament | 1 Timothy 5:5)

This burden was first, the responsibility of family for -

"...if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." (New Testament | 1 Timothy 5:8)

For -

"If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed." (New Testament | 1 Timothy 5:16)

And then Paul instructs -

"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life." (New Testament | 1 Timothy 6:17 - 19)

That a rich man "be rich in good works" would suggest to me the concept of agency, and that a rich man should not be forced by some governmental agency to give, but do it of his own will and choice. This is the only way a rich man can show charity.

"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." (New Testament | 1 Timothy 6:10)

Money is not evil but it is the love of money that is root of all evil. It is clear that to family and all saints -

"...ye must visit the poor and the needy and administer to their relief..." (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 44:6)

This is what the core of the gospel of Jesus Christ teaches.