Dear Friends, Have a nice day with the Lord. Nelli. As false as your words...
Chosroes, the Persian emperor, had against all expectations recovered from his severe illness. So he called his counsellors together and said: "I should like to know from you what you expect from me. Do you think I am a good emperor? Speak the truth without fear. In return I should like to make each of you a present of a precious stone." One after another the counsellors came forward with fine words and exaggerated praise. When it was the turn of the wise Elim he said: "Sire, I would rather be silent, for truth is not to be bought." Then the emperor declared: "Very well, I shall not give you anything. So, now you can speak your mind." Then Elim said: "Sire, You want to know what I think. I think you are human, with many weaknesses and failings, just the same as us. But your failings weigh much more heavily for the whole people is groaning under the burden of taxation. I think you are spending too much money on festivities, building palaces, and above all on making war." When the emperor heard that he grew thoughtful. Then he had his counsellors given a jewel each as he had promised. But Elim he named his Prime Minister. The next day the flatterers came before the emperor. "Sire" said their spokesman, "the dealer who sold you those jewels ought to be hanged. The stones you gave us are false." "I know that", retorted the emperor, "They are as false as were your words." One Hundred Stories to Change Your Life - Pierre Lefevre **************************************************************** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join To get a standard help message on the list services send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************************************************
