LDS Athletes Who Turned Down $400,000+ to Serve Missions

[Still_Small_Voice]

Did you know that three Latter-Day Saints turned down six-figure signing bonuses or more in order to serve a mission? And in doing so, they made history in a unique way.  These three were Jeremy Guthrie, McKay Christensen and Cale Iorg.  Read more on the article here:

http://www.ldsliving.com/3-Major-League-Baseball-Players-Who-Turned-Down-1-Mill-or-5-Mill-to-Serve-Missions/s/85767

[Guest MormonGator]

5 minutes ago, Still_Small_Voice said:

Did you know that three Latter-Day Saints turned down six-figure signing bonuses or more in order to serve a mission? And in doing so, they made history in a unique way.  These three were Jeremy Guthrie, McKay Christensen and Cale Iorg.  Read more on the article here:

http://www.ldsliving.com/3-Major-League-Baseball-Players-Who-Turned-Down-1-Mill-or-5-Mill-to-Serve-Missions/s/85767

I have major respect for anyone who serves a mission, in particular those who turn down opportunities like this to do so! 

[Still_Small_Voice]

When I was ninteen I wonder if I could have turned down $400,000 plus dollars to serve a mission.  Cale Iorg I gave up his chance in the Major League Baseball to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.  He never made it to the Major Leagues.

You do not take money or the finest gold with you when your spirit departs this life.  He and all who sacrifice for Heavenly Father have laid up treasures for themselves in the paradise of God.