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A Lousy Quarter

Several years ago a preacher moved to Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had 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 already 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, 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've been thinking lately about going to worship somewhere. I just wanted to see what you would do, if I gave you too much change."

When the preacher stepped off the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, and held on, and said, "O God", I almost sold your Son for a lousy quarter!"

What do you sell Him for?

Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read.


298 posted on 06/22/2004 8:55:57 PM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: Dubya

OH thank you, Dubya.

That is a wonderful story. We are tested every day; how do we want others to see us? Do we live what we preach?

Thanks again.


299 posted on 06/22/2004 9:08:22 PM PDT by JustAmy (Bush - Cheney in '04 ........ ChaChaCha)
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