Another "Clunkers" Program

During the past few months, one of the things most heard of in the news headlines was the government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program. Perhaps you even investigated the idea. Maybe you actually participated. If you happened to be in the market for a new car, it didn’t sound like a bad program, as long as your clunker qualified. For there were some restrictions. Among other things, it had to be currently registered and have been insured in the past year. I couldn’t have resurrected my pickup that hasn’t run in two years. There was no cash for it.

I have no political response to the program. I’ll let others pick it apart or build it up as their needs demand. But I would like to tell you about another “Clunkers” program – except it really doesn’t go by that name.

There are a number of places where the problem is described. The Apostle Paul does about as good a job in exposing the situation as anyone. Basically, he says, “What I want to do, I don’t. What I don’t want to do, I do. My life is a clunker! Who will take this problem off my hands?”

Wouldn’t you know it? There is a New Life dealer right down the street who is willing to take your mess, my mess as a trade in for a new life. No strings attached, other than He retains the title. It is registered in our name. And the mileage this new life gets is out of this world.

With the government’s program, you got a $2000 rebate on the new car, but ultimately it will all cost us more in tax dollars. With the program I’m talking about, He has paid the full price. This isn’t a “cash for clunkers” program. It is a “Cross for Clunkers” program. It can’t be beat.

Have a great day.

Jerry