An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men, the boy didnt really know what he wanted to do, and he didnt seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boys room and placed on his study table three objects: a Bible, a silver dollar, and a bottle of whisky. Ill just hide behind the door, the old preacher said to himself, and when he comes home from school this afternoon, Ill see which object he picks up. If its the Bible, hes going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be! If he picks up the dollar, hes going to be a businessman, and that would be okay, too. But if he picks up the bottle, hes going to be a no-good drunkard, and, Lord, what a shame that would be. The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his sons footsteps as he entered the house whistling and headed for his room. He tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room he spotted the objects! on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them. Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped it into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink. Lord have mercy, the old man whispered, hes gonna be a Congressman!
Posted on: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:36:28 +0000
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