Wise Farmer
At an old chapel, all locals and remote people used to come up for Sunday services. One time it was snowing heavily outside and no one came to chapel except one. A farmer came several miles to the chapel in snow.
Now there were only two people at chapel, one was a minister and the other was the farmer. Seeing that there is only one person in the audience, the minister said “I am not sure if it’s worth proceeding with the services. Had we better go to our warm houses and have hot drinks?â€, expecting that the farmer would agree with him.
The farmer said “well, I am just a simple farmer. â€
The farmer continued “but when I go to feed my herd and If only one turns up for food, I surely don’t leave him hungry.â€
The priest felt ashamed and started to deliver his services. The priest recited hymns and readings. The service lasted for a couple of hours.
Finishing proudly, the priest felt very happy and thanked the farmer for the lesson that – no matter how small the need is, our duties remain and we should complete our duties.
The priest asked the farmer “was that ok?†as they are leaving the chapel.â€
The farmer replied, “Well, I am just a simple farmer. But when I go to feed my herd and only one turns up for food, I surely don’t force the one to eat everything I bought for the whole heard…â€
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