{"id":1681,"date":"2011-01-27T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2011-01-27T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1681"},"modified":"2020-02-05T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:10:38","slug":"its-larceny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/its-larceny\/","title":{"rendered":"IT’S LARCENY!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ephesians 4:28<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.”<\/span><\/p>\n

A group of pastors were having a meal at a cafe in Central California. When they were presented the bill, one of the pastors only had fifteen cents left over for a tip. He was embarrassed by it and slid it under the edge of his plate. They walked up the street, and were gone for about thirty minutes.<\/p>\n

When they returned to the parking lot outside the cafe, their waitress rushed out and handed the pastor his fifteen cents saying, “You left this by accident so I wanted to give it back to you.” I am sure the manager would have been very upset if that incident came to light. For little or much, the tip belonged to her. He had given it to her. \u00a0<\/p>\n

I think some of us may have had the misfortune to witness someone pick up and pocket a tip that has been left on the table for the server.\u00a0 My question has always been, “Who does the tip money belong to?” Not for another guest, or even another server. It belonged to the one the donor had intended to have it.<\/p>\n

It just seems that we have lost touch with integrity. Larceny of small things such as pens, pencils or other office items has become so commonplace that few even consider it larceny. If Jesus were standing beside you when you were about to take something that was not yours, would you take it? Just remember, as a believer, the Holy Spirit is always there. What are you going to do?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– \u2013 \u2013 Pastor Cecil<\/p>\n

360-570-0074
\nPastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a><\/p>\n

P.S. \u2013 You can find previous E-Votionals covering a variety of Scriptures and topics to help you in your walk with the Lord at www.Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"100<\/a>P.P.S. \u2013 I have completed my first book, 100 of Pastor Cecil\u2019s Select Illustrations<\/a>.<\/em> The cost is $12.95 plus shipping. You can now order it online by going to https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/book-by-pastor-cecil<\/a> . . . You may want to consider this book as a thoughtful gift idea for those who do not have Internet access or as helpful sermon illustrations for your Pastor.<\/p>\n

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