PITTSBURGH (Reuters) – An anonymous thief sent an envelope of cash to a family-owned supply store in western Pennsylvania to pay for a hammer stolen decades ago, one of the store owners said on Monday.
The cash arrived at Central Contractors Supply Co. in Johnstown, Pa., with a handwritten note saying the hammer was stolen 25 to 30 years ago, said Lynne Gramling, who owns the store with her father.
"I knew it was wrong, but I did it anyway. Enclosed is $45 to cover the hammer plus a little extra for interest," said the unsigned letter dated December 6. "I'm sorry I stole it, but have changed my ways."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101220/od_nm/us_crime_hammer_odd
What a great story, especially at the time of the year! It reminds me of a friend of mine back around 1970, who told me he took a screw driver from the store without paying for it and he was very sorry and wanted some advice about what to do. I told him to return it to the store, telling them that you took it by mistake. Well, he did and was very happy that no one accused him of stealing. I praised him for the courage to return the screw driver.
Now I'm wondering about the "correction of conscience" (The Warning) which is coming soon from Almighty God. Will millions of us have to return the items that we either stole or mistakenly took from a store or friend? Whoa! Its going top be a busy world, I think! :-)
Deacon John
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