I was talking to a sales clerk over the phone. As a church secretary, I had called to see if they carried some supplies we needed. At the end of the conversation the clerk replied, “Boy, it was sure nice to talk to someone from a church who is decent.”
WHAT??? I sucked in my breath. Are not all people who are associated with churches decent? Scripture tell us to treat everyone with love, kindness and dignity. I mean, isn’t that Christianity 101?
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:8
The clerk told me it is a standard joke when venting to each other in the break room over a rude customer. Let me guess, they were from a church, right?
He told me the rudest, most demanding people are ministers and their staff. They treat clerks like low-life and demand they get breaks, freebies and special treatment because they are non-profit and /or represent God. One lady before my call had come in to the store with a “Jesus Loves You” T-shirt on, and used abusive language to a clerk. She was loud and derogatory enough for the whole store to hear, she belittled the poor employee saying they were all idiots, nothing but thieves who try to trick you into spending your hard-earned money, and she’d pray for them because they were all going to hell. All the guy had asked for was her store discount card so he could verify if she qualified for a rebate offer.
I asked a friend of mine who is in retail about this and they just nodded. Yep, they get the same treatment. Church representatives are the most “un-Christian” people they encounter on a daily basis.
No wonder non believers call us hypocrites!
Are you as shocked as I am?
Then re-blog this and tell your friends.
Dear brothers and sisters, who are we representing to the world? The next time you walk in or call a store and you are representing a ministry, act the way Jesus would. Please!
Where Did You Find God Today? 
As a redeemed sinner saved by God’s grace and a member of his family, it is our way of life to speak to all with kindness and love for we should never bring shame to our family, especially our Father.
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