One of the treats
I was gifted recently with my great grandfather's belongings was a handful of newspaper
clippings from a 1939 Florida newspaper. These clippings were of a column called
"Two Minute Sermons" authored by my great grandfather. Some were so
fragile that they fell apart at the touch, and some were barely readable. But they were like reading a modern day blog! Each week he chose a different
title, referenced a Bible verse, and outlined the practical and spiritual
impact of the title and verse on life. Below is part of one of my favorites,
and one I chose to include in our republished version of Frontier Stories.
IF THERE WAS MONEY
IN IT
Text: “Money is
the principal thing, therefore get money, and with all thy getting, get rich.”
(Found nowhere in the Bible)
If two or three
dollars could be paid to each one attending church each Sunday, how full our
houses of worship would be. Standing room would not be found, more churches
would have to be built. No matter about weather, people would come. Cold, hot,
rainy, snowey, dark – who’d care? They’d need the money. Ragged people, sick
people, deaf people, cripples – some carried – awfully wicked people, tramps
happening along just in time, all sorts and kinds, what throngs! Thousands of
excuses would suddenly vanish, best reasons for church attendance would always
be seen, please don’t forget it dear reader, the multitudes would be there if
there was money in it.
And what a sight after
the benediction to see Santa at the door handing out bills to happy departing
people! But alas, alas, it’s not the case, so the majority stay away – how true
to life! Of course there might be a new and transformed life in going:
happiness, Salvation, satisfaction nowhere else known, the blessing of the
beatitudes, eternal life, heaven etc., but these are things not see by the
natural eye, so are passed up.
Over time, I will
be sharing all of these insightful and inspiring sermons with you. I hope you enjoy!
Stay tuned for part two of "If There Was Money in It" next week!!
Andy
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