TATTOO on the HEART

Credibility costs…

// May 18th, 2009 // OUT LOUD THOUGHTS

Saw this story on CNN.com today.

A pastor at a church in Texas told his congregation that he knew how difficult the economic downturn was and that he’d like people who needed money to take money out of the plate rather that putting money in.

I hope this is contagious.  We can’t very well tell people to trust God with the money you give and then be greedy graspers as the Church.

Church gives fresh meaning to ‘offering’ plate

Rather than doing more giving and financial class sermons, perhaps local churches will find a way to sacrifice some of luxuries and comforts and find a way to meet the needs of people.

I hope so.

Here are my favorite quotes of Pastor Toby Sough:
In these economic times, we can’t be so into church business that we forget what our business is, and that is to help people.

Slough said he is not concerned if people try to take advantage of the church’s generosity.

I told my church a couple weeks ago, if I’m not being taken advantage of, I’m not being like Jesus.