If you’re in the construction business, you may have heard
of Robert Gilmore
LeTourneau. He was
known as the “dean of earth moving”.
He invented more than 299 earth moving machines, including bulldozers,
portable cranes, the electric wheel, and even portable oil platforms for
offshore drilling. He may have
been one of the most prolific inventers of the 20th century, and if
you live in house, shop at a grocery store, or buy gasoline, you have been
profoundly affected by the work of LeTourneau.
And if you think this is impressive, hold onto your
seat. LeTourneau gave away 90% of
his income for the glory of God. Yes, you read that correctly—90%. The man tithed in reverse. He kept 10% and gave God 90%. And he’s not the only person I
know of who lives this way.
In fact there are quite a few. And most of them will say, it wasn’t easy to give 90% at
first, in fact times were hard for a long time, but the blessings started
mounting, and I couldn’t give them away fast enough.
Why?
Read the answer in this weeks Proverbs and Wisdom article.
1 comment:
Wow, this is an encouraging story! I've heard of one man giving away 90% during his walking career. Interesting to know there were more. Good "church history" and discipleship ariticle. wb
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