Several years ago, a new preacher moved to Houston, Texas.

Some weeks after he arrived, he had occasion to ride the bus from his
home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the
driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he
considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give the
quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it."

Then he thought, "Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry
about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare;
they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep
quiet."

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he
handed the quarter to the driver and said, "Here, you gave me too much
change."

The driver with a smile replied, "Aren't you the new preacher in town?
I have been thinking lately about going to worship somewhere. I just
wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see
you at church on Sunday"

When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the
nearest light pole, held on, and said, "Oh God, I almost sold your Son
for a quarter." Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read.

This is a really scary example of how much people watch us as Christians
and will put us to the test! Always be on guard and remember that you
carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself
"Christian."

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.

I loved it! Great post.

Seems we are all on parade most of the time. We are watched by so many.
Thanks.
Kat