"Five Things Christians Should Never Say," #4

Texas pastor and author James W. Moore tells about a pastor in San Diego, CA who was called into the sanctuary early one morning. The custodian wanted him to see a strange offering that had been left on the altar. There were a pair of brown corduroy pants, a belt, a white T-shirt, a pair of tan suede boots, and a note. There were bloodstains on the shirt and on the note. The note said: "Please listen to God." It was signed, and there was a phone number.

The minister dialed the number. A 19-year-old young man answered and told his story. He had run away from home and had been wandering in a wasteland of drugs, drifting from one place to another. He had gotten into all kinds of trouble and sordid behavior. The night before, he hit rock bottom. …