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The Gossipping Preacher
Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 5, 2021 (message contributor)
Three preachers from the same small town in Texas were out fishing together, just getting away from the busy pace of a minister's schedule. All alone in a boat together, they began to open up and confess things in their lives. The first preacher said, "Well, I hate to admit it, but I love smoking big black cigars out in the woods by myself. I know I shouldn't do it, but I can't seem to stop. The second preacher thought for a moment and said, "Well, since you opened up, I guess I will also admit something in my life. I love to gamble. I love to bet. I know I shouldn't as a preacher, but I just love the games and the competition. Please don't tell my church." The first preacher said, "No problem, brother......and don't tell anyone about my cigars, please."
The third preacher had been quiet the whole time. Finally, the other two said, 'Come on, now, you need to confess something in your life. We made ourselves vulnerable. Now, it's your turn!"
The third preacher cleared his throat and then had the biggest grin on his face when he said, "You know, I don't smoke and I don't gamble. My sin is gossip.....and I have to admit to you, my fellow preachers......I can't wait to get home and tell someone what I just heard!"
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