THE TEST!
A Christian
Sometimes we are being tested and are unaware. Will you be able to past the test?
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?'
'Yes' he replied.
'Well, 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 Christian's, 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.
Proverbs 15:26 26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
1 Samuel 2:3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Sometimes we are being tested and are unaware. Will you be able to past the test?
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?'
'Yes' he replied.
'Well, 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 Christian's, 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.
Proverbs 15:26 26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
1 Samuel 2:3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Comment
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Comment by Carolyn E on March 28, 2009 at 9:52pm
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We all have tests in our life some we pass and some we fail but the choose is up to you whether you pass or fail it.
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Comment by Apostle James Williams on March 28, 2009 at 4:05pm
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Thanks Woman of God about message of intrgrity and the value of it when its honored ,because if we do not have integrity when it appears no one is wacthing then we do not have integrity at all and Jesus is not Lord the individual is still lord over his or her on life, THANKS FOR CHECK UP FROM THE HEAD UP Amen !!! Peace I'm Out
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Comment by Eric Hancock on March 27, 2009 at 6:12pm
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SISTER TAMEQUE
Excellent I like the breakdown the you gave ,and I agree with everyone else that this is a lesson and a wake up call
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. and it started with words and thoughts
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I have been very hurt, and know I am not right anymore. I met this Minister, Bishop, such a great man online, and everyone thinks he is so Mighty. But Bishops, can fail too.
Shammah Womack, has many online accounts, that he has used to get woman, like me. Except, he really hurt me. Mentally, I have not dated since I met him. I traveled for 4 hours, to meet the great Shammah, unknown to me, he was very married newlywed man.
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Comment by T.L. Hawkins on March 27, 2009 at 2:18pm
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Moreh~Lol..., they gave change on the bus once upon a time. Everything is all automated machines now.
First Lady~ I can say I'm glad you did the right thing. God will supply you with all you need.
He Gave Me Another Chance~ I'm glad your students can see the "light" in you and feel it necessary to be completely honest with you. That is a blessing.
Lonnie~ You're Welcome.
Thank all of you for your comments. Be Blessed.
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That was great Sister....Thank you so much. What a blessing for all of us.
God Bless
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Comment by Evangelist Marianna Humphrey on March 27, 2009 at 1:02pm
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Amen
2 GOD be the Glory.. I have a student that I gave her something to do on Justification, Now the good thing about it what she gave me deserved an A+, but she was Honest enough to tell me she had left some things out that should have been in the report.. i told her because of her HONESTY and ingretity she passed the TEST, now mind u I did not give her the A+ but she got an A, and what she gets from GOD is far greater..(smile) B Blessed my dear sista, I loved this..
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Comment by Spirit on March 27, 2009 at 12:52pm
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How ironic. I was just debating with myself if I was going to do the right thing or justify doing the wrong thing. A few months ago I bought a microwave for my office, while shopping for office supplies WITH my regional manager. I am reimbursed for all out of pocket expenses. Well a week later when I was doing my reimbursement report, I noticed I lost the receipt. I called my regional manager, who was with me when I made the purchase, and asked if I could still issue a reimbursement for it. His reply was "no receipt, no reimbursement." I said fine. Well Monday I had to buy light bulbs for the office, spending $80. I bought more bulbs than I needed and took the extra one's back, giving me a credit amount that was the same as the microwave I bought. Hmmm. Should I submit the orginal receipt and get the full amount back or issue the receipt showing the credit? They OWE me the money anyway (sounds like the trickery work of satan). The final decision was to submit the credited receipt. Do what was right. And then I come across your blog. Confirmation that God was watching me!!!
Thanks so much!!!
~First
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