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| ~~ A Visit From The Tax Assessor ~~ A tax assessor came one day to a poor pastor to determine the amount of taxes the pastor would have to pay. The following conversation took place: "What property do you possess?" asked the assessor. "I am a very wealthy man," replied the minister. "List your possessions, please," the assessor instructed. The pastor said: First, I have everlasting life, John 3:16. Second, I have a mansion in heaven, John 14:2. Third, I have peace that passes all understanding, Philippians 4:7. Fourth, I have joy unspeakable, 1 Peter 1:8. Fifth, I have divine love which never fails, 1 Corinthians 13:8. Sixth, I have a faithful pious wife, Proverbs, 31:10. Seventh, I have healthy, happy obedient children, Exodus 20:12. Eighth, I have true, loyal friends, Proverbs 18:24. Ninth, I have songs in the night, Psalms 42:8. Tenth, I have a crown of life, James 1:12." The tax assessor closed his book, and said, "Truly you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation." ~~ Author Unknown ~~ |