Stuck in the Weeds (Part 2)
by C.C. Owens “Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?” ~Matthew 20:15 (NLT) Today’s money story is based on the Parable of the Workers found in Matthew 20:1-16. Last month, our story began as Jacob worked for one afternoon on Mrs. Denman’s flowerbeds. Another boy, Bobby, started working later, but they both got paid the same – fifteen dollars. When Jacob questioned Mrs. Denman about their wages, she said she wanted to be generous to Bobby… All that night and the next day during school, Jacob thought about Bobby getting fifteen dollars. It just wasn’t right, and it really made him mad. Finally, Jacob decided today would be different because he was going to show up late....
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by C.C. Owens “Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?” ~Matthew 20:15 (NLT) Today’s money story is based the Parable of the Workers found in Matthew 20:1-16. Jacob pedaled quickly down the street of old houses. Mrs. Denman was paying him five dollars per flowerbed to clear weeds, and she had a lot of flowerbeds. When her house came into view, Mrs. Denman was already sitting on the front porch. “My, you’re moving fast,” she called to him. Jacob dropped his bike on the sidewalk and tried to catch his breath. “Wanted … to get … a lot done.” “Glad to hear it. Well, you know what to do. The tools are in the shed, and there’s a water pitcher on the porch, if you...
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