The pastor’s wife was expecting their baby, so one Sunday, he stood before the congregation and made a request:
He asked for a raise.
After much deliberation, the church passed a policy: whenever the pastor’s family grew, so would his salary.
At first, it seemed reasonable, but after six children, the situation became expensive. Concerned about the church’s finances, the congregation scheduled another meeting to discuss the pastor’s growing paycheck.
A heated debate followed. There was much shouting and disagreement over the cost of the pastor’s expanding family and the potential strain on the church’s budget.
After listening to the uproar for about an hour, the pastor stood up and addressed everyone:
“Children are a blessing from God, and we will accept all the blessings He sends our way.”
The room fell silent.
From the back pew, an elderly woman slowly rose to her feet. Her voice was frail but clear as she said:
“Rain is also a gift from God, but when we get too much of it, we wear rubbers.”
The entire congregation responded in unison:
“Amen.”
