A tax
assessor came one day to a poor minister of the gospel to determine the amount
of taxes he would have to pay. "What do you possess?" he questioned.
"Oh,
I am very wealthy," replied the minister. "List your possessions,
please," the assessor instructed.
The
man of God replied, "First, I have everlasting life—John 3:16. Second, I
have a mansion in Heaven—John 14:2. Thirdly, I have peace that passeth
understanding— Phil 4:7. Fourth, I have joy unspeakable—1 Peter 1:8. Fifth, I
have divine love that never faileth— 1 Cor 13:8. Sixth, I have a faithful,
pious wife—Prov 31:10. Seventh, I have healthy, happy, obedient children—Ex
20:12. Eighth, I have true, loyal friends—Prov 18:24. Ninth, I have songs in the
night—Ps 42:8. Tenth, I have a crown of life awaiting—James 1:12."
The
tax collector closed his book and said, "Truly, you are a very rich man,
but your property is not subject to taxation."
(from A Treasury of Bible Illustrations Copyright © 1995,
1998 by AMG International, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by Permission.)
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