Would You Steal From The Salvation Army?

Sometimes life gets us down and we can become desperate. We are the receiver of great gifts from God. But we can be tempted to steal from the very one who is blessing us.

The story below is a life metaphor for when we may try and dip into God's kettle -

Police in a Twin Cities suburb say a Salvation Army bell ringer has been caught stealing from a red kettle.

An employee at Cub Foods in Eagan saw the man using a tweezers to pull money from the slot of the locked kettle. Police say the store's surveillance video confirms the theft of $40.

Salvation Army Major Darryl Leedom tells KSTP-TV the fundraising goal is $3 million, but currently they're only about halfway there. Source

It sounds like this was pre-meditated - the bell ringer probably thought ahead and brought tweezers with him to carry out the theft.

Check your pockets - are you carrying around any tweezers? Are you preparing to possibly steal from God - the very one who has lavished us with His amazing grace?

In the story, the Salvation Army major mentions that they are only halfway to their fundraising goal. With bell ringers trying to dip into the pot, it will surely take longer to reach the goal. Ask yourself, "What I am doing to help God bless and love others - am I helping or hurting God's ministry goals?"

Empty your pockets today of anything that could tempt you to steal - and give generously to God. Here is a link to the Salvation Army - a great place to start.

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Written by Dan Davidson - Blog from DevoLife.com