A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car.
His father said he’d make a deal with his son: ‘You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut.
Then we’ll talk about the car.’
The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he’d settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.
After about six weeks his father said, ‘Son, you’ve brought your grades up and I’ve observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I’m disappointed you haven’t had your hair cut.
The boy said, ‘You know, Dad, I’ve been thinking about that, and I’ve noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair…and there’s even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair.’
The Dad replied:
’Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?’
Posted by Ian Webster on January 28, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Reblogged this on Wondering Preacher and commented:
I found this gem on the very serious Kairos Southern Africa blog. It seems so incongruous, but I’m glad that in the midst of the serious socio-theological issues they are dealing with, there is room for a smile. I salute them.