Rob Smitty donated one of his kidneys to a stranger. It was a noble and generous sacrifice. While browsing the Internet, Smitty developed an interest in people needing organs. He said his motivation involved doing something that would make his children proud.

But his 10-year-old daughter wasn't impressed by his sacrifice. Amber said her father never comes to see her and never calls, not even on her birthday. "I don't think he's much of a hero," she said.

Tennessee records show Smitty had not made child support payments to Amber's mother in nine months.

Just as Amber is not impressed with her father's sacrifice, God is not impressed with sacrifice that takes the place of obedience.