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INSIGHTS from Bill Bright Reflections from the late Founder and President/Chairman Emeritus of Campus Crusade for Christ International A Legacy Of Integrity The LORD . . . delights in those who have integrity (Proverbs 11:20, NLT). Dear friends: As followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, our reputation, our character, our trustworthiness, and our integrity must be above reproach. As a young boy, I learned that one's word outweighed any written contract. You don't see this anymore, but my grandfather and my father would complete large business deals involving large sums of money with just a handshake. Their word was their bond. They had integrity. Once my grandfather had several associates who had invested in one of his oil properties. For some reason that project did not develop as he had anticipated. Although he was not legally obligated, he felt constrained to return their money. In 1948, while on my way to Oklahoma for my December 30 wedding to Vonette Zachary, my dear wife now for over 53 years, I passed through the city of Okmulge where my grandfather had lived for many years. I had visited my grandparents there often. Suddenly, I remembered my need to purchase gifts for the wedding party and I stopped at a jewelry store. Before looking for the items I wanted, I asked the owner if he would cash an out- of-state check. "I'm sorry, sir," he shook his head courteously. "It's against our policy." "I understand," I said, and turned to walk out of the store. He called after me, "Do you know anyone in this city?" "No. My grandfather used to live here, but he's been dead for several years," I offered. "What was his name?" "Sam Bright." "Are you the grandson of Sam Bright?" The man asked with enthusiasm. "Yes," I nodded. "Sam Bright was the most honorable man I have ever known!" he exclaimed. "If you're anything like your grandfather, I will sell you anything in this store. And I'll take your check!" I was moved by this experience. Although my grandfather had been gone for many years, he had left a legacy of integrity. Yours for helping to fulfill the Great Commission each year until our Lord returns, Bill Bright ------- The late Dr. Bill Bright was Founder and President/Chairman Emeritus of Campus Crusade for Christ, an organization which began as a campus ministry in 1951 and now has more than 27,000 full-time staff and up to 500,000 trained volunteer staff in 196 countries in areas representing 99.6 percent of the world's population. In the past 50 years, Campus Crusade for Christ has seen approximately 6 billion exposures to the gospel worldwide. The film, "JESUS," which Bright conceived and funded through Campus Crusade for Christ, is the most widely translated and viewed film of any type ever produced. Since its use began in 1980, the film has been translated into 839 languages and viewed or listened to by over 5.7 billion people in 228 countries. Dr. Bright was also the author of more than fifty books. Dr. Bright recently co-founded Global Pastors Network to "Touch, Teach and Train" a group of 5 million new house churches around the world 24/7/365 at http://www.globalpastorsnetwork! .org. Copyright (c) 2003, Bill Bright. All rights reserved. However, readers may copy and distribute this message as desired, without restrictions in number, as long as the content is not altered. Forwarding this e-mail to friends is encouraged. For many evangelistic and spiritual growth materials, visit the Campus Crusade for Christ Web site at http://www.ccci.org. See http://www.campuscrusade.org for Bill Bright's own materials. Additional devotionals are available from Crosswalk.com: http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.78.28109.4.1698058 For Copyright Terms visit http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.78.28109.5.1698058 ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/78/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
