Click for Street Preaching webpage SWAT REPORT #106 05-20-08 Ecc 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the
waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Isa 55:11 So shall my word be that
goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish
that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing
whereto I sent it. 2Co 6:8 By honour and dishonour, by
evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet
true; Passive,
non-confrontational, behind the scenes ministries All of the versed above would seem to promise that anytime anyone
puts out the incorruptible Word of the Lord that it is always profitable and productive.
I have heard arguments that tracts should only be on nice, attractive
paper…also that those ministering should always wear a suit, or at least white shirt
and tie…that tracts left in public restrooms are a disgrace to the gospel…or you
should always carry a big Bible very ostentatiously when doing door to door.
Certainly, there are “better” ways and means for evangelism but I believe you
should do what you can when you can…spend your time doing it rather than debating how
it should be done. Sent:
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:19 AM It is not nice to
leave fake twenty dollar bills as a tip for hard working restaurant staff. Waiters
and waitresses are not money grubbers. They are real people who do honest work
for YOU! Maybe you are unaware of how the industry works, so I will tell you.
Waitstaff is only paid $2.83 per hour. At the end of each shift each
waiter/waitress gives a portion (usually25%)of said tips to the bar staff, the busser
staff, a foodrunner and in some cases the hostess. Therefore, by leaving fake money
to your server, it has just cost your waiter or waitress money to wait on you. The
government also must be paid and takes it upon themselves to project how much you have
made according to your sales. The $2.83 an hour does not usually cover it. we
always owe taxes. Just something for you all to think about: What
would YOUR mortgage company do if you sent them 100 of your fake, yet inspirational,
twenties? Mine would probably proceed with foreclosure. P.S. The
proper tip percentage is 20% of your bill for good service, if that is not acceptable to
you, then do not eat at table service restaurants. Thank you! Dear Sir/Maam Although I personally do not leave the $20 tract as a tip in a
restaurant and recommend that others follow this lead, I must claim some responsibility
for your disturbance in that I created this avenue of evangelism. I am truly sorry
for any disturbance of your peace in this matter. Please accept my sincere apology
but please do consider the following truths. First of all, the twenties are instantly and easily discerned to be
what they genuinely are…that being actually of more value than money. This
being true they could not possible be added to the sum of the tips by anyone of any
intellect so that they could not, in fact, distract from the personal income of
wait-personnel. Only a person who has a “love of money” (1Tim.6:10) more
than a love of God could twist the situation into something that actually cost the
person something.
UNLESS……………………………………………..
Someone gives them the GIFT OF GOD which is the gospel of our
Lord Jesus Christ. If and when someone gives you that gift, if you receive it you
can live the abundant life the Lord has for anyone who will trust His son and enjoy the
blessings of the Lord. This person thrives in the position of being a servant
to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and all their needs are supplied and the
payment and retirement programs are out of this world. This is what was attempted to be given to a
wait-person but their heart was not currently willing to receive it…if you want more
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