> >A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one
> >day and said, Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are
> >like." The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the
> >doors and the holyman looked in. In the middle of the room was a
> >large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of
> >stew which smelled delicious and made holy man's mouth water.
> > The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They
> >appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long
> >handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible
> >to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful, but because the
> >handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons
> >back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at
>the sight of their
> >misery and suffering. The Lord said, "You have seen "Hell." They
> >went to the next room and pened the door. It was exactly the same as
> >the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of
> >stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped
> >with
> >the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well
> >nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The holy man said, "I
> >don't understand." " It is simple" said the Lord, "it requires but
> >one skill. You see, they have learned to feed each other, while the
> >greedy think only of themselves."
2006-10-21 15:29:00 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I liked it when it came in my e-mail and I like it now.
There is so much fighting and ruckus in the R & S forum. But isn't doing for others really what it's all about. Forgiveness, tolerance and helping.
Thanks for sharing this one.
Peace.
2006-10-21 15:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is one of the best ones I have read in a long time send another one when you get the chance. I really did like that one. And it is so true.
2006-10-21 22:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by winnp1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked it ,If Christians today would only try to feed each other.And other people in the world this would be a better place to live in.
2006-10-21 22:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by rhonda h 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That even though I don't believe in God, I'm going to "heaven" because I'm not greedy and don't just think of myself.
That's my interpretation...so that means all people who aren't greedy are "saved". Right?
2006-10-21 22:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by Heck if I know! 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Beautiful! Made my hair stand. Its so true.
2006-10-21 22:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by Liz^24 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for not only sharing but reminding.God Bless.
2006-10-21 22:33:44 · answer #6 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Amen ! did you write that ? I printed it.I love it.God Bless
2006-10-21 22:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kinda like a story Jesus would say to listeners.
very good.
2006-10-21 22:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
did you read mc mamma?...now start thinking so we can make this world a better place
2006-10-21 22:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice analogy
i kinda liked that one
2006-10-21 22:30:56 · answer #10 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋