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Thomas
My aunt sent this to me today and I felt it was appropriate for this particular forum as well as the religion forum we talked in the other day please feel free to use it how ever you feel is most appropriate.
It Was Only A Quarter
Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a
church in Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion
to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he
discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much
change.
As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give
the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh,
forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount?
Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it.
Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet."
When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he
handed the quarter to the driver and said, "Here, you gave me too much
change."
The driver, with a smile, replied, "Aren't you the new preacher in town?
I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I
just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll
see you at church on Sunday."
When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the
nearest light pole, held on, and said, "Oh God, I almost so ld your Son
for a quarter."
Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is a really
scary example of how much people watch us as Christians and will put us
to the test! Always be on guard and remembe! r that y ou carry the name of
Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself "Christian."
Watch your thoughts; they become words;
Watch your words; they become actions;
Watch your actions; they become habits;
Watch your habits; they become character;
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
I'm glad a friend forwarded to me as a reminder. God bless you; I hope
you are h aving a wonderful day!
If you don't pass this on to anybody, nothing bad will happen; if you
do, something good might.
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not
PROTECT you......
Stay FAITHFUL and be GRATEFUL.
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