Originally posted at: http://theresstillhope.org
Father O’Malley answered the phone.
“Hello, is this Father O’Malley?”
“It is.”
“This is the IRS. Can you help us?”
“I can.”
“Do you know a Ted Houlihan?”
“I do.”
“Is he a member of your church?”
“He is.”
“Did he donate $10,000 to the church?”
“He will.”
It would appear that Ted Houlihan attempted to stick it to the IRS, claiming to have made a charitable contribution he had not actually made. I hear that all the time: “I’m done with my addiction.” “I have no more temptation.” “The battle is over.”
The Bible warns us, “When words are many, transgression is not lacking” (Proverbs 10:19).
Recovery Step: Be the person you want others to think you are.