“171st story”
First published: Dec.10.2020
There lived a poor man. He was too old to work, and his living depended on other people’s support.
One day he heard a very rich man in his town is donating food. He walked a long way to get to the rich man’s house and knocked on the door.
The rich guy opened the door angrily and looked at the poor man’s ripped clothes and thick dirty hair. He felt disgusted and asked: “What do you want, old man? I think you have lost your way!”
The poor man replied kindly: “I heard you are donating food to poor people, that’s why I came to your door.”
The rich man said: “Whoever passed the news didn’t do a good job. My dog was sick, and the vet said she might go blind. I vowed to God if my dog wouldn’t go blind, I would feed a truly blind person. But unfortunately, I can’t help you because you are not blind.”
The poor man felt so bad, regretted his visit, and said: “Actually, the truly blind person is me. I was too blind to see a selfish, spoiled person like you would ever help others unless there is a benefit in it for you.
You prayed to God for the cure of your dog, and in return, you put specific obligations. People like you take advantage of everything. You make deals even with God.”
Wonderful story depicting the selfish face of our world. Most of us believe in give and take relationship.
Thank you Samreen dear for the beautifil comment.
Always a pleasure dear Laleh 😊💕
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Another jewel from your necklace of tales. Love your stories Laleh.
Your beautiful and kind comment made my day, appreciate it.
A wonderfully powerful message here. Thank you very much! Hugz
Ypou are a sweetheart Ren, much love.
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Thank you John, I always enjoy your words.
It’s true, most of rich people just think of their benefits when they do charity or donate, I loved the poor man’s responding.
Love you.❤️
Thank you for this beautiful story. Yes, the truth of life. You can not, maybe better should not try to trade with God.
I hope you’re fine, Laleh!
Enjoy the week! Best wishes, Michael
Thank you Mickael, you as well. Appreciate your visit.
Thank you very much, Laleh! Hope you will have a beautiful weekend! Stay save, but dont forget enjoying life. Michael
You too dear Michael.
Thank you very much, Laley! Enjoy your weekend! Michael
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Very Powerful and timely message. Thank you
Appreciate your kind visit dear.🌼
Painfully true.
Thanks so much dear Rosaliene.🌼
Very powerful message, loved this story too. 🤗💗
You’re awesome sweetheart.❤️😍
My Sincere pleasure Laleh 💗.
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Salutary
You are very kind Derrick.
Gracias… Me gusta. Salud y saludos
Appreciate your kindness dear.
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Thanks for your visit dear.🌼
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Hello dear friend.🌼
Sometimes we fail because we are stuck on one thing only. We never know who will open doors for us. Beautiful lesson.
Thanks sweetheart appreciate it.💕
You are welcome Dear.
Awesome and a Blessing Story. It’s too much taking in this world and not enough giving. Society puts to many obligations for this and should be a cheerful giver than a taker🤓🙏
Thanks for reading and sharing your comment dear.🌼
A sad commentary on what some people call their faith. For them, God is merely a vending machine — Someone to be appeased, when we are confronted w/ hardship, but otherwise put out of mind.
Beautifully described Anna, thanks so much.❤️
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Thanks a million.🌸
you ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, LALEH!
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Non sempre ciò che pensiamo si rivela realtà!
Una bella e costruttiva metafora della vita.
Thank you dear for always sharing your thoughts.
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Appreciate your kindness dear.
I enjoyed reading this and the imagery as well. It brought me to reflecting on my own life and how I haven’t been immune to behaving that way as well if I’m honest. Humbling.
That’s very honest and kind, I am sure you are a very good person by heart. Thank you dear.
I enjoyed reading this wonderful post 💐💐💐
Appreciate it dear.❤️
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Such a moving story
Means a lot.<3
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Wow, “you make deals even with God” That rich man better straighten his path! Wonderful story!
Appreciate your kind visit.🌷
The moral here reminds me of where insurance companies refuse to pay the needy because of frivolous qualification regulations. My 97 year old mother ran into this problem.
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