What Would Jesus Say About Materialism?
Luke 12:13-21
Sermon
by J. Howard Olds

A religious coalition led by Rev. Jim Ball launched a media campaign three months ago asking Americans “What Would Jesus Drive?” The advertisement, designed to discourage religious people from driving SUV’s, pickups, minivans and other gas guzzling vehicles, quickly captured the attention of Americans.

The three major auto makers publicly stated that they already made fifty models of fuel efficient cars, but trucks and SUV’s now outsell cars at dealerships across America.

Comedian Jay Leno said Jesus would obviously drive a big truck since he was in the construction business and already had twelve employees.

Biblical literalists quickly announced Jesus would drive a Honda without talking about it since in John’s Gospel 12:49 Jesus says, “I did not speak of my own accord.”

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