A pastor wrote the president of a seminary to inform him about a man in his church who was capable of giving the school $50,000. The president invited the man to visit the campus. After showing his guest around the campus, relating what the seminary was doing, and feeding him a sumptuous meal, the president took the man to his office to attempt to sell the man on the idea of giving a donation.
On the way they met a professor of preaching who was a personal friend of the potential donor. After a brief chat the man asked the professor what he would do if he was able to make a gift to the seminary. The professor said he would give $500,000 to endow a chair of preaching.
The president cringed, fearing the professor had ruined everything he had been trying to do. He was right! The man did not donate $50,000. Instead, he gave the seminary $500,000. He had been inspired to give.
- Q: Have you ever been inspired to give like that?
Maybe not that amount, but inspired nonetheless! Friend, be inspired to give back to God from all that God has given you! Start with your local church first, then as God enables, support other Biblical, evangelical ministries! Not just money, but give of your time too!
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Great story! Good post! Thanks for continuing to share the truth in such a practical way! I, your one follower, appreciate you!
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Mel