“ . . . let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs” (Titus 3:14).
A middle-aged bookstore customer was expressing her obvious annoyance to one of the store clerks. “Every time I come in here to buy a bestseller, you are ‘sold out,’” she scolded. “Why can’t you people learn to stock your shelves more efficiently?” “And what is the title of the book you wish to purchase?” asked the clerk. “How to Remain Young and Beautiful,” the woman answered. “Very well,” replied the clerk, “I will place your order for ‘How to Remain Young and Beautiful’ at once. And I’ll mark that order ‘urgent’.”
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