Have you ever noticed that many people become uncomfortable when the pastor talks about money? Everyone is happy as long as he talks about grace, mercy, faith, or love. However, when the subject turns to money, some become extremely quiet, while others just tune out what he is saying.

Why is it that God's children react so negatively when the preacher talks about money? How about this: It's because their money will tell on them. You will never know who really loves God until you spend about thirty minutes looking through their checkbooks from the last few years.