Will you put your money where your mouth is, Mr. Combs?

September 15, I wrote about John Combs who thinks Dr. Jeffress of First Baptist, Dallas, should do more to fund social services. What was lacking in Mr. Combs's diatribe was any mention at all of all the benevolent services provided by First Baptist Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, and other denominations and denominational organizations.

I think it interesting that Mr. Combs has not written a letter to the editor about another article that was in the newspaper. Thirty-five Texas Baptist Men left Texas on the 23rd of this month to assist those who have suffered the devastating floods in Colorado. They plan to go door to door to see what needs there are, then they will call for their "mudout" crews who will bring in machinery to start rebuilding. All these men are volunteers, and some of the services they will provide include rebuilding houses and removing damaged drywall and carpeting. They'll return home when "the job is done."

So, Mr. Combs, maybe you're not able to go to Colorado to help. I understand that. But certainly you'll be whipping out the checkbook to aid in this endeavor. And let's not offer a piddling amount, either. As you, yourself, said -- your fellow worshippers wouldn't want to "be embarrassed by your lack of compassion."

"Baptist group to assist Colorado flood recovery." The Dallas Morning News; September 24, 2013; p. 2B.