A celebrated Divine, having affirmed the fallibility of the Bible, was asked why he continued to preach the religion founded upon it.
"If it is fallible," he replied, "there is even greater reason for me to explain it, lest it mislead others."
His questioner, intrigued, responded, "Then am I to infer that you are not fallible?"
The Divine smiled and said, "You are to infer that I am not pneumophagous."
The moral
Acknowledging one's limitations does not negate the responsibility to provide guidance and understanding to others.
Discussion questions
- What does the Divine's response to the questioner reveal about his character and beliefs?
- How can acknowledging our own limitations improve our ability to help others?
- In what ways does this story connect with other timeless moral stories you have read?
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Read it in another language
Good night.
Tomorrow night: The Fox and the Crane
