“Brothers and sisters,” he said, “as my family grows, I humbly ask for a small increase in my salary.”
After some discussion, the church agreed: every time the pastor welcomed a new child, his paycheck would grow too.
It seemed fair—at first.
But by the sixth baby, the treasurer nearly fainted. A meeting was called to discuss the pastor’s ever-growing blessings… and budget.
Voices rose. Opinions clashed. The room buzzed with debate.
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