Last week in Louisville, KY, there was a large gathering of Reformed/Evangelicals called Together 4 the Gospel. Over 7,000 people (mostly Pastors) attended the event! From all reports, it sounds like there was some great teaching, preaching, worship and fellowship.
Where it seems some may have fallen short is in their witness to the host city, Louisville; in particular, with servers in the city's restaurants. Jared Wilson shares:
While I was in Louisville I kept hearing horror stories. One waitress told us that one party she waited on left her a $7 tip on an $80 bill but also left one of those fake million-dollar-bill gospel tracts. Another got "Way of the Master"ed while she served a table. She was in tears relating this to another pastor, who ministered to her more gently. I abominate whoever left the fake money tract. The lines for service were long last week, so there was a lot of sighing and eye rolling and short temperedness from Christians who forgot they were there to serve.
I have to say, the language of abomination might be a bit too harsh here (see Justin Taylor's blog), but Wilson is absolutely right. I have nothing against leaving tracts @ restaurants for servers, but if you claim to be a Christian (especially if you pray before you meal), then you need to tip well. End of story, no debate. You are not just another consumer, you are a witness of the Gospel. Therefore, bear bad service w/ joy for the sake of the gospel; do not give your server what they deserve, go above and beyond what they deserve! Be Generous, as Christ has been generous to you.
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