A pastor entered a class as the lesson was in progress and asked, "Who broke
down the walls of Jericho?"
A lad answered, "Not me, sir." The pastor turned to the teacher and asked, "Is this the usual
behavior in this class?"
The teacher replied, "I believe this boy is an honest boy, and I really don’t think he did it."
Leaving the room, the pastor sought out a deacon and explained what had happened. The deacon said, "I have known both the boy and the teacher for several years, and neither of them would do such a thing."
By this time the pastor was heartsick and reported the incident to the Christian Education Committee.
They said, "We see no point in making an issue out of this thing. Let’s pay the bill for the damage to the walls
and charge it to upkeep. Anyway, our insurance may even cover it. "