HE WAS A “POOR HEATHEN”

Illustration★★★★

A certain rich man did not approve of foreign missions. One Sunday at church, when the offering was being taken up, the collector approached the millionaire and held out the bag. The millionaire shook his head. “I never give to missions,” he whispered. “Then take something out of the bag, sir,” whispered the collector. “The money is for the heathen.”

The point

A wealthy man refused to support missions; when the offering was presented, a collector suggested he take from the bag for 'the heathen,' shaming him.

Scripture

Matthew 28:19

Audience

Adults

Tone

Convicting · Humorous

To tell aloud

under a minute · 66 words

Subjects

Missions Humility Giving Generosity

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