Category: Parables

There was once a man known for being righteous. Everyone knew where he stood on every issue.Everyone knew what he was against.Everyone knew how carefully he followed the rules. He spoke often about truth.He corrected people quickly.He thanked God that he was not like “those people.” When he prayed, his words were impressive.When he gave,…

There was once a man who wanted to matter. At first, he only wanted to be respected.Then he wanted to be heard.Eventually, he wanted to be in charge. He worked hard, spoke well, and learned how to win arguments.When people disagreed with him, he learned how to silence them.When people questioned him, he learned how…

There was once a town with two large factories that employed many people. The first factory was owned by a man who loved power.He believed the best workers were obedient workers. He placed cameras everywhere.He tracked every minute.He punished mistakes harshly and publicly. Workers were told: “If you follow my rules exactly, you may keep…