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There is a legend that is worth telling because it contains an important truth:

The devil held a passing out parade at the spiritual academy. During the day he questioned 3 of his evil spirits. To the first he said, "When you get out into the world what you are going to say to the people?"

"Oh," the evil spirit replied, "I shall tell them that there is no God."

"That’s no use," said the devil, "Creation tells people that there is a God. Not many will believe you."

Then he said to the second evil spirit, "And what are you going to tell people?"

"I shall say that there is not going to be a judgment" was the reply.

"That’s not much use," answered the devil, "Conscience tells them about judgment. Not many will believe you."

Turning to the third evil spirit, he asked, "What about you?"

"I shall tell people that there is a God and a judgment to come," answered the third evil spirit, "But I shall add that there is no hurry."

"Excellent" said the devil. "Many will believe that"

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