THE STORY OF SOUL

on't just pretend that you love others.

Really love them. Hate what is wrong.

Stand on the side of the good.

Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 12:9-10.

The Story of Soul

There once was a man named Soul who was walking

in a garden. He was whistling a real sweet tune for

he was saved and had the joy of the Lord,

but he was a baby Christian.

As Soul was walking, a beautiful and seductive woman

came out from behind a tree.

Soul was very startled. He said,

"Hello, I'm Soul, what is your name?"

She replied,

"I am Temptation, I have what you want."

"What do I want?" replied Soul.

"You want to do all things which are of the flesh,"

said Temptation.

Soul replied, "O.K., lead me."

So he and Temptation went off and fulfilled the

desires of the flesh.

When Soul returned to the garden, he met a man

named Condemnation.

Condemnation said,

"Hey, I see you have met my friend, Temptation.

" Soul said,

"Yes, who are you?"

I am Condemnation, I come after Temptation.

We work hand-in-hand."

Then Condemnation jumped on Soul's back and began

to beat him. He hit Him in the face and kicked him when

he was down. This went on for Several days.

On about the third day, a man named Mercy came

running and said,

I Command you, Condemnation, to stop beating Soul.

" Condemnation snickered,

"Make me."

So Mercy unsheathed his sword and cut Condemnation

in two. As Soul watched in astonished pain, he was

overtaken by the power of Mercy. Mercy walked up

to Soul and said,

I have dealt with Condemnation before. He should not

show up around you anymore." Soul replied,

"How can I ever thank you?"

"Well," replied Mercy, "I was sent here by

God and He told

me to introduce you to a dear friend of mine.

His name is Redemption."

Redemption walked up and said, "Hello Soul, I see that

you are not doing well."

Soul replied, "Not until Mercy came along. It is a pleasure

to meet you Redemption."

"Well", said Redemption," I am glad to meet you. Are you

ready to Accept me?"

"What do you mean?" asked Soul. Redemption said,

Well, when you accepted Jesus and decided to walk with Him,

then you chose to accept the things of Him and His love.

I am a part of Jesus' love. I help you feel forgiven.

You will never have to deal with Condemnation again.

Temptation may come around, but I have someone

I would like for you to meet who can help you with That.

His name is Grace."

Grace walked up to Soul and said, "Hello Soul,

I have been waiting for you. As a matter of fact all

three of us have been waiting to meet you.

I will help you take the way out of Temptation that

God gives you as it comes up. The last person we want

you to meet is Faith."

Hi Soul, I am Faith, and I will help you stay strong and

keep your Beliefs strong," said Faith.

Soul began to cry. When he began to cry Redemption said,

"This is what we were here for. Jesus redeemed you,

saved you by Grace through Faith and gives you his Mercy.

Jesus loves you Soul."

Soul said, "I love you, Jesus."

Unknown.

Have a bless week

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