I am really touched by this and agree with it. Sometimes my parents tell me
that I don't have to use words my actions are my Christian witness most of the
time.
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From: O.Addison Gethers
To: Deaf-blind inspirational life groups ; Resting place groups ; bsfm groups
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:10 AM
Subject: {dbilg} Somebody is watching you
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
opportunity 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 in 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, and the bus company gets too
much
fare already; 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,
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 sold 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 remember -- You
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 am glad a friend forwarded this to me as a reminder. God bless you;
I
hope you are having a wonderful day! If you do not pass this on to
anybody, nothing bad will happen but if you do, you will have
ministered
to someone. The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of
God will not PROTECT you... Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL!
O. Addison Gethers
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