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WHEN a PHONE Rang in CHURCH…😰😭 #bible #religion #Jesus #God #christian #shorts #prayer #faith

23 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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The video narrates a single anecdote about a man whose cell phone loudly rang during a church service. The pastor and worshippers publicly scolded him, and his acquaintances expressed disgust. Humiliated, he never returned to that church. Later that evening he went to a bar, where despite his nervousness he accidentally spilled his drink and broke a bottle, splashing others. Expecting hostility, he was instead met with concern, apologies, and kindness from the bar staff and patrons, including a hug and a complimentary drink. The narrator concludes that believers' attitudes can either drive people away or draw them closer to God, urging Christians to treat others with grace, especially when they err.

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A man forgot to put his phone on silent and it rang so loud in the church during preaching. The pastor scolded him. The worshippers admonished him after the sermon for interrupting. His friends and acquaintances shook their heads in disgust. He never stepped foot in the church again after the service that Sunday. That evening he went to a bar. He was still nervous and trembling. He spilled his drink on the table. The bottle fell by accident and it splashed on some people. Those it touched rushed towards him. He closed his eyes expecting a bashing of words or slaps. Instead, they cared to know if he did get a cut from the broken bottle. The waiter apologized and gave him a napkin to clean up. The janitor mopped the floor. The female manager offered him a complimentary drink. She also gave him a huge hug and a peck while saying, don't worry, man, who doesn't make mistakes? He has not stopped going to that bar since then. Sometimes our attitude as believers drives souls to hell. We can make a difference by how we treat people, especially when they make mistakes.