Lessons from Luke || About Greed...
Sunday, July 31, 2022 || 11:00am
Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol || Pastor
Taylor Gourmet, founded by Casey Patton, was once a fast growing restaurant chain in the Washington area, satisfying stomachs with Philly-style hoagies, cheesesteaks, and arancini balls. The chain had a total of 10 restaurants operating in DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Chicago in 2018 only to abruptly close their doors overnight. Theories for the chain's abrupt end include the chain growing too fast and beyond its means.
José Andrés opened his first restaurant in the Washington area in 1993 and rose to become one of the most respected celebrity chefs in the nation. While Chef Andréscontinued to open additional restaurants, he also founded World Central Kitchen, providing millions of meals to communities in crisis. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Andrés said, "This is going to be beyond Sept. 11, beyond Katrina. Think big. Because every time we think big, we deliver. And the money always shows up."
The money always shows up when people are seeking to feed people in crisis. Abundance is tangible when hearts are devoted to sharing. "Without empathy, nothing works," concludes Andrés.
Which person do we share more in common with--Patton who responded to success by building bigger barns? Or Andrés who responded to success by sharing extravagantly? Who would Jesus commend? And who would he say is the fool?
Join us this morning as our series, "Lessons from Luke" concludes with a powerful lesson on wealth and greed..