After 6 children, this started to get expensive and the congregation decided to hold another meeting to discuss the preacher's expanding salary. A great deal of yelling and inner bickering ensued, as to how much the clergyman's additional children were costing the church, and how much more it could potentially cost.
After listening to them for about an hour, the pastor rose from his chair and spoke, 'Children are a gift from God, and we will take as many gifts as He gives us'.
Silence fell on the congregation.
In the back pew, a little old lady struggled to stand, and finally said in her frail voice, 'Rain is also a gift from God, but when we get too much of it, we wear rubbers.'
The entire congregation said, 'Amen.'
*Posted for humor and not to offend anyone. Thanks to Freddie who sent this to me. Have a lovely evening, everyone!
Anonymous This is just so true and hilarious ! It reminds me of my own brother a former "full-time" staff. Married at around age 27 and in quick seven years (34 yaer old), produced 5 boys.
We were all worried as his single source of paltry salary can't put food on the table for the entire family. Asked why no family planning and the answer was : Whatever God gave, we accept !!!!
Finally, managed to convince them that quantity without the ability to harness it will not produce quality. The wife went for " tubal ligation " and with that the youngest one is now over 10 year old now.
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