A father returned from a long business trip and brought with him an expensive new wardrobe for his son. The little boy dressed and strutted in a new outfit. While in mid-strut, he fell face forward into a puddle an ruined his new garments. His jealous friend joyfully threatened, "I am going to tell your father and you are going to get a good beating!” He ran carrying the tale.
The son immediately took off after him and rushed into the home sobbing. “Look what happened, father! I ruined the beautiful suit you gave me.”
When the father saw the grieved expression on his son’s face he compassionately said, “Do not weep. Accidents happen. It is not your fault. I will have the clothing washed.”
Moral? Instead of giving the Tempter an opportunity to denounce us before the Lord we should act first by confessing, praying, and begging forgiveness from our sins.
Life gives ample opportunities to learn and grow. Our task is to use the life experiences we gain and become wiser and more godly.
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