Saturday, November 2, 2002
Saturday, November 2, 2002
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners of whom I am the foremost.
By the time he had gained entrance by this duct, however,
he was covered with grease and powdered with a fire-retardant
chemical that dries out the skin and throat and burns the eyes.
Then, to make matters worse, when he tried to leave the store, he
discovered that he couldn't get out through the dead-bolted
doors, and he could not climb back up the vent.
When the owner of the store opened the doors the next
morning, the man raced out. The owner recognized him under the
grease and powder and notified the police. Not only was the
burglar caught but he required medical attention for the effects
of the powder.
We comfort ourselves that we are not covered with the
grease and grime of thievery or adultery or murder. At the same
time we ignore the more subtle powder of pride, and prejudice,
and neglect of the poor. None of us are righteous. No not one!
And that is why we can take comfort in the fact that Jesus likes
sinners. There is no one else to like, for that is where we all
are.
(1 Timothy 1.15
NRSV)
There was an amusing story in the newspaper about a man in Knoxville, Tennessee who
attempted to break into a convenience food store. The man slid down a roof air duct that
serves as a vent for frying equipment in the store.
Dear God, keep me close to you and away from sin. Amen.
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