A rich man was near death, and was saddened because he had worked so hard for his money, and he wanted to take it with him to heaven. So, he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth along. An angel heard his plea and appeared to him.
"Sorry," the angel said, "but you can't take your wealth with you." The man implored the angel to speak to God to see if He might make an allowance. The man continued to pray that his wealth could follow him.
The angel reappeared and informed the man that God had decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. Overjoyed, the man got his largest suitcase, filled it with pure gold bars, and placed it beside his bed. Soon afterward the man died and showed up at the gates of heaven to greet St. Peter.
St. Peter, seeing the suitcase, said, "Hold on, you can't bring that in here!" The man explained to St. Peter that he had permission, and told him to verify his story with God.
St. Peter checked and came back saying, "You're right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I'm supposed to check its contents before letting it through." He opened the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that the man found too precious to leave behind, and exclaimed, "You brought PAVEMENT???"
2006-09-09 16:19:00 · 25 answers · asked by iamigloo 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
LOL. Great, great joke! LOL.
What is our greatest treasure when streets are paved with gold?
Have a great new week, and God Bless.
2006-09-10 09:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by jfmm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They say that the brain does not read words completely, and that if the first and last letters are in the right place, most of the time, you'll get it right. I guess "they" are wrong, because "payment" is not quite as funny as "pavement". So it took me a few seconds, but in the end, I really ended up liking this one. I have a few family members who will love it too. Thanks for the good laugh.
2006-09-09 23:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by Cyndi Storm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get it... God changed the gold to pavement? oh, wait a minute, streets are paved in gold in Heaven? OK, this was cute.
2006-09-09 23:21:33 · answer #3 · answered by chrystallec 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha good 1
2006-09-10 00:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Ruthie1959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reminds me of the saying, "If the world was made of gold, men would kill for a handfull of dirt!"
2006-09-10 02:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
love it got to give u a 10
2006-09-09 23:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by mommy to be 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha!!! Thats good .. it took me a minute .. lol.
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2006-09-09 23:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's the last time i'm ever am gonna take my gold with me next time i die!
2006-09-11 00:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by dwh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that is a good one.
2006-09-10 19:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yes i have heard that one it is one of my faveorites hillarious rofl
2006-09-09 23:20:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋