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There are eyes everywhere.... So mind yourself...

Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church elsewhere.
 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 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.

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Comment by Liz on February 21, 2011 at 10:19pm

It is actually scary what our heavenly Father put us through to test our faith. I do believe as Christians we should walk the walk and talk the talk

Be blessed Naomi

Comment by Naomi Bair on February 21, 2011 at 1:02pm

Liz it is so true as Chritians, we constantly hve to be on guards. Very interesting post. This is a must read. That preacher must have been saying to himself would would Jeus do if he was in that same situation. Sometimes, when I get in certain situations that is what I ask myself.

Thanks for that post.

Yours in Christ,

Naomi

Comment by Liz on February 21, 2011 at 4:23am
Glad u found it helpful Rick...
Comment by Ricprimus on February 19, 2011 at 4:27am
So true, Liz, thank you for the reminder!

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