Be Careful

A large corporation, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO. The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers.

On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning against a wall. The room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business. He asked the guy, "How much money do you make a week?"

A little surprised, the young man looked at him and said, "I make $400 a week. Why?"

The CEO said, "Wait right here." He walked back to his office, came back in two minutes, and handed the guy $1,600 in cash and said, "Here's four weeks' pay. Now GET OUT and don’t come back!"

Feeling pretty good about himself about making an example out of this young man, the CEO looked around the room and asked, "Does anyone want to tell me what that goof-ball did here?"

After an awkward silence, from across the room a voice said, "He was the pizza delivery guy from Domino’s."

That’s funny! And instructive! James, in his first chapter, says,

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

Have a great weekend!