Several years ago, a preacher moved to Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had 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 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, 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 lately about going to worship somewhere. 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 the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, "O" God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter."
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This story reminds me of Judas sold Jesus for 30 silver coins. Just like this story, the priest nearly "sold" the driver for a quarter. A quarter isn't a big amount but because of this quarter, it shows the character and the greed of the priest. Luckily, the priest returns it to the driver in the end and gain the respect of the driver. Imagine if he doesn't, what will the driver think of him?? Is he still qualify to be a priest?? |
