‘For God So Loved The World’ For A $19.99 Oil Change?

[Gemini47]

The owner of a Kwik Kar Lube center in Plano Texas is offering discounts on oil changes for $19.99. The condition for the discount is customers must quote the New Testament verse John 3:16 to receive the $19.99 oil change price.

With the verse in hand, the customer drove to the store and pulled into the garage, but as he waited he started having second thoughts about the offer. “Why should I be compelled to quote something I do not feel comfortable to quote?” he asked. After a short discussion with the store manager about the verse, the customer declined to recite the verse and was billed more than he expected. The customer felt there was discrimination because he did not receive the discount price.

The comments from the readers are astonishing.
 
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/09/28/for-god-so-loved-the-world-for-a-19-99-oil-change

[MissMusic04]

The owner of a Kwik Kar Lube center in Plano Texas is offering discounts on oil changes for $19.99. The condition for the discount is customers must quote the New Testament verse John 3:16 to receive the $19.99 oil change price.

With the verse in hand, the customer drove to the store and pulled into the garage, but as he waited he started having second thoughts about the offer. “Why should I be compelled to quote something I do not feel comfortable to quote?” he asked. After a short discussion with the store manager about the verse, the customer declined to recite the verse and was billed more than he expected. The customer felt there was discrimination because he did not receive the discount price.

The comments from the readers are astonishing.
 
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/09/28/for-god-so-loved-the-world-for-a-19-99-oil-change

The condition for the discount is to quote the verse. Plain and simple, IMO. It's not like they refused to give him service. It just wasn't discounted.

[sjonathan02]

I don't see the problem.  There is a condition for the discount.  If you don't desire to meet the criteria for the discount, don't get bothered when expected to pay full price.

[LaylaMonroe]

(First, I agree with MM04 and Jonathan).

Personally, if I were about to get my oil changed at a shop that offered a significant discount for reciting a verse from the Qu'ran or some Buddhist text or whatever, I wouldn't pay full price, I would leave and take my money elsewhere. Now, I'm not going to go around and ask store owners what their religious beliefs are, but if you're putting it in my face, then I feel like I'm forced to make a choice. And that choice is not to support that type of establishment (just like I don't support businesses that fly the Confederate flag, PERIOD).

So, I think dude was conflicted and dumb for getting his oil changed there if he didn't agree with their marketing tactics.

[Hasmonean1]

I love the idea and practice.  "Make the devil mad" and let the fools go elsewhere.

[phbrown]

While I don't see any problem with this.


What would happen if that was the only place that provided the service? Would it be okay then?



For example, if the only grocery store in town offered a 25% discount to anyone willing recite a verse from some other religion. Would it be okay?

[under13]

That sounds like a silly practice.

[LaylaMonroe]

While I don't see any problem with this.


What would happen if that was the only place that provided the service? Would it be okay then?



For example, if the only grocery store in town offered a 25% discount to anyone willing recite a verse from some other religion. Would it be okay?

In that case, I would look at it as a form of bullying or strong-arming someone into reciting a verse they may not even believe. Would God honor/bless/be glorified by such a practice? (<--- real question)

That sounds like a silly practice.

I agree it sounds silly.

I'm reminded of the time I went white water rafting in Tennessee in July. We went to a bbq restaurant, locally owned, and aside from an older couple, we were the only people there. The owner was so friendly to us, and pleasant, welcomed us, gave us a private room in the lower level and chit chatted with us for about 10 minutes about his town, rafting, bbq, etc. Then, he asked us what our religious beliefs were. I was the only 'saved' person there, though they all identify as Christians. So we all answered "Christian," and the guy then asked "what is the most amazing thing God has done for you?"  That led to a 20-30 minute discussion with us about the Bible and stuff. Looking back, I can see that it was planned.

As much as I love the Lord, I was really uncomfortable and even a little offended. For one, my co-workers aren't really saved like that and I could see how uncomfortable they were. Secondly, we were there to eat and enjoy EACH OTHER'S company, not his. He was nice enough, and hilarious, but that's not what we went there for.

With that in mind, I pretty much frown on pushing Jesus on people in a place of business. But, I respect dude's right to do so. *shrug* whatever. Christians do all kinds of stuff...

[phbrown]

In that case, I would look at it as a form of bullying or strong-arming someone into reciting a verse they may not even believe. Would God honor/bless/be glorified by such a practice? (<--- real question)

I have no idea ... I leave those type of the questions to God or the more seasoned Christians.

[T-Block]

Recite the verse, get the discount. Don't recite the verse, don't get the discount. Simple as that!!!

By the way, it didn't say u have to believe in what you were saying. Just say the dang thing if you want the discount bad enough. BTJM!

[under13]

Recite the verse, get the discount. Don't recite the verse, don't get the discount. Simple as that!!!

By the way, it didn't say u have to believe in what you were saying. Just say the dang thing if you want the discount bad enough. BTJM!

would you say some verse saying that you accept Allah as your god? How would you feel if a muslim made you that offer?

[T-Block]

would you say some verse saying that you accept Allah as your god? How would you feel if a muslim made you that offer?

If I wanted the discout bad enough, I'd say whatever. If not, I'd go somewhere else where I can afford it. Simple as that!

[phbrown]

It would have been more impressive if he had required them to recite the Ten Commandments in order.

ARGH!!! what book was that ... the village live in a puritan society .... dude cheated on his wife ..... blah

[phbrown]

ah ha found it

"The Crucible"



The part where John Proctor fails to recite the ten commandants while he was on trial

[nessalynn77]

would you say some verse saying that you accept Allah as your god? How would you feel if a muslim made you that offer?

Wouldn't quote, and wouldn't go there for service. 

I respect this business owner for being creative in his effort to share Christ in his community.  I bet people have learned that verse who didn't know it, and since it's the entire gospel summed up in one verse, AND the gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation, someone indeed may be saved just by this campaign.  I guess for the integrity of it, he had to stick to only providing the discount to those who meet the condition.  I would expect to pay full price if I came to a place that advertised a discount for something, and I didn't have the requirement for the discount.

[docjohn]

Ness said it all,never "discount" the POWER of the WORD -the WORD does NOT return void.Spoken,written,the NAME of JESUS is/has the power to save.

[sjonathan02]

Wouldn't quote, and wouldn't go there for service. 

It doesn't get much simpler than that.

[LaylaMonroe]

Personally, if I were about to get my oil changed at a shop that offered a significant discount for reciting a verse from the Qu'ran or some Buddhist text or whatever, I wouldn't pay full price, I would leave and take my money elsewhere.

Wouldn't quote, and wouldn't go there for service. 

Agreed.

[Docdb04]

Wouldn't quote, and wouldn't go there for service. 

I respect this business owner for being creative in his effort to share Christ in his community.  I bet people have learned that verse who didn't know it, and since it's the entire gospel summed up in one verse, AND the gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation, someone indeed may be saved just by this campaign.  I guess for the integrity of it, he had to stick to only providing the discount to those who meet the condition.  I would expect to pay full price if I came to a place that advertised a discount for something, and I didn't have the requirement for the discount.

Say it again!!

ASHAMA-BINLADIN-YAMAMA-SE!!!!!!!! 
E-COMMA-LALALA-HONDE!!!!!!!!! 
E-G-DOUBLE-L-O-C!!!!!!!!!!! (Say it fast, it is college spelled backwards)

[T-Block]

Wouldn't quote, and wouldn't go there for service. 

I respect this business owner for being creative in his effort to share Christ in his community.  I bet people have learned that verse who didn't know it, and since it's the entire gospel summed up in one verse, AND the gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation, someone indeed may be saved just by this campaign.  I guess for the integrity of it, he had to stick to only providing the discount to those who meet the condition.  I would expect to pay full price if I came to a place that advertised a discount for something, and I didn't have the requirement for the discount.

Gee, why couldn't my response be like that?