The Mouth Of ...

THE MOUTH OF BABES

Have you ever heard the phrase, "Out of the mouth of babes?" Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example:

Patrick, age 10, said, "Never trust a dog to watch your food."

Michael, 14, said, "When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him."

Michael, wise man that he was also said, "Never tell your mom her diet’s not working."

Randy, 9 years of age said, "Stay away from prunes." One wonders how he discovered that bit of wisdom.

Kyoyo, age 9, said, "Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time."

Naomi, 15 said, "If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse."

Lauren, age 9 said, "Felt tip markers are not good to use as lipstick."

Joel, 10 years old, said, "Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat."

Eileen, age 8 said, "Never try to baptize a cat."

(From a sermon by Ned Bartlebaugh, "What a Difference the Truth Makes" 1/11/2009)