Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2008 A young convert approached his pastor with a question. " How can God, who isgood, forgive a sinner? Isn't he repulsed by all the hatred and jealousythat fills people? " The pastor looked warmly at this young, enthusiastic friend and said, " Youare the third generation in a family of master furniture makers. Tell me, ifa fine table that your grandfather had made was scratched, would you throw it away? " " Of course not! " the young man exclaimed. " A scratch can hardlychange the character of a fine piece of furniture. " " And, " the pastor continued, " if you nicked a well-crafted oak table, would you toss it away? " " Throw it away? No way! " reacted the young man. " Evenwith a few scratches, quality furniture is sturdy and valuable. " " You have spoken like a true professional, " the pastor replied. " You share the same norm that God follows when he judges people precious and valuablein spite of their obvious flaws. " -- ! Jai Gurudev ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
