MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS TO DRIVE
On his sixteenth birthday the son approached his father and asked, “Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license can I drive the family car?” His dad looked at him and said, “Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove you are responsible enough. And one way you must do that is to bring up your grades. They are not acceptable. Secondly, you must read the Bible everyday. And finally, I want you to get that hair cut, it looks outrageous.” The son began the task of fulfilling his father’s requirements, knowing that the last might be impossible. When his grades came out he came to his dad with a big smile. “Look, Dad, all A’s and B’s on my report card. Now can I drive the family car?” “Very good, Son. You are one-third the way there, but have you been reading the Bible?” the father replied. “Yes, Dad, everyday,” said the son. “Very…
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