If There Was Money In It - Conclusion

Below is the final portion of the subject titled "Two Minute Sermon" my great grandfather wrote during the 1930's in a Florida newspaper. He wrote many of these types of articles and his message always clearly ended on the topic of Salvation. This is why my publisher, my friends, and I are currently republishing my great grandfather's writings. We all have been fascinated by his insight, prophetic vision, and his charming writing/presentation of his messages; but, none of this compares to the spiritual astuteness by which he consistently taps into the human condition overall. Few of his writings does this better than the one referenced.

Enjoy,

Andy

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)

AS TO UNDERSTANDING THE PLAN OF SALVATION

If there was money in learning the exact theory of Salvation according to the Bible – good pay I mean – how all would study the plan. Suppose graduation as in school. Then what if $500 could be set aside for each high school Bible graduate; and further, higher scholars ranking with 33 degree masons to receive several thousand. What a trend in education would be seen! How many other courses would get slighted! How many false cults and isms would disappear. What a shaping of mind and character would appear! The very faces of people would change unconsciously – reflecting heavenly knowledge. The big spur of course would be the sure $500 and the possible prize of several thousand. But new light, true views, unthought of glories – the really great and worthwhile things of life for which man is created would gradually take precedence. Without even knowing when, why, or where, great changes in people would appear.

AS TO LIVING LIKE CHRISTIANS

If there was money in it, people would live like Christians – or try to. Suppose a monthly sum of $25 could be spared from Uncle Sam’s generous pocket for every person who painstakingly tries to follow the Gospel plan. What a difference everywhere! Of course only “born again” people could do it, but everybody would be attempting it. It would have two great effects: (1) saved people would be vastly improved (2) unsaved folks would in many cases become Christians, and would be greatly helped. How much more could be said. But any thinking person will confess that God’s way is best after all – to have spiritual – not money motives, and be faithful to the end.