Local Church Budget
August 2, 2014
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Video Presenter: John Mathews
PRESENTER: John Mathews
A successful business man was once asked the secret of his success. His reply summed up success in these three words: and then some. He learned early in life that the difference between average people and successful people could be summed up by doing what was expected of them, “and then some”!
Unfortunately, many have accepted the idea of just getting by. The student who is satisfied with a “C” grade could be making an “A.” Or the employee who is only concerned about receiving a paycheck could be working toward a promotion. This is what Jay Lockhart calls, “the malady of the minimum!”
To be average is to be just as near the bottom as the top. It is the best of the worst and worst of the best. Why seek to be average in anything? Seek to excel! Go higher! Grow! Why be an average Christian? Why be an average church?
Let these words “and then some” serve as medicine for your spirit! Attend services faithfully—and then some. Greet those near you—and then some. Meet your obligations—and then some. Be dependable—and then some. Be a good friend—and then some. Today, as the offering plate comes down your aisle, give generously—“and then some!” Remember Who has done that for you already.
Unfortunately, many have accepted the idea of just getting by. The student who is satisfied with a “C” grade could be making an “A.” Or the employee who is only concerned about receiving a paycheck could be working toward a promotion. This is what Jay Lockhart calls, “the malady of the minimum!”
To be average is to be just as near the bottom as the top. It is the best of the worst and worst of the best. Why seek to be average in anything? Seek to excel! Go higher! Grow! Why be an average Christian? Why be an average church?
Let these words “and then some” serve as medicine for your spirit! Attend services faithfully—and then some. Greet those near you—and then some. Meet your obligations—and then some. Be dependable—and then some. Be a good friend—and then some. Today, as the offering plate comes down your aisle, give generously—“and then some!” Remember Who has done that for you already.