Sermon Illustrations: Intentions

"Reverend," said a man to a minister, "I want to make you aware of a family I know who are in terrible need. The parents are both out of work and struggling to raise their six children. They're hungry and will soon be evicted from their home unless someone pays the $3000 back rent they owe." "How awful!" said the minister, amazed at the concern of the man. "I'll organise a collection. May I ask who you are?" The visitor sobbed, "I'm their landlord."