The apostle Paul was in prison when he said:
"I've learned to be content with the state where I am" (Philippians 4.11)
probably was not happy to be in prison, but accepted his being without complaining, without wanting something different and that at that time still could not get.
But what if one is never satisfied with his condition?
certainly will be unhappy and will not enjoy the good things he has.
Because of that we all rejoice when we think about it, and we complain a lot less.
Far away, in a place that is not marked on any map, there is a country located at the foot of a great mountain.
This country has a special, all the generous people of good heart and possess the wings.
Yes, its wings, to fly and be even more useful to others.
Each year, the mayor with his council, elect new citizens good by giving him the magnificent wings of soft white feathers. Of course the winners, being humble people, almost embarrassed to receive this well deserved award.
Unfortunately, in this particular country there are not only good citizens, there are also bad, one is particularly evil, if he does good things is just to get something in return, is also very arrogant and envious, so jealous that he would like to all costs those magnificent wings.
So every year I try to do good for the coveted award, but the mayor does not easily fooled and always realize that all his actions are false and a second end.
So, the evil city decides to have those wings ... whatever it deviates. Think and
thinks, devises a wicked idea:
"If nobody gives me wings, I will build it yourself! And I do not settle for silly white feathers in the wings, will build to do ... I'll be the envy of all the gold! !
So he set to work, it took a long time to build the wings, but eventually ended the lengthy work.
"Here at last! Are wonderful"
proud if he thought an evil man
"On the bright gold, so everyone will see my wealth! Will remain blinded by their brilliance!"
All this happened the very day of the new election of the good citizens! What better opportunity to
show off his splendid wings in front of everyone!
It only remained to prove his work, he wanted to be seen all over the country and so, with difficulty, put the wings on his back and crawled to the top of the mountain, all his fellow citizens he would be seen flying proudly over their heads, as the country stood at the foot of the mountain.
climbed to the top, took a long run, and came to the edge of the precipice, threw himself into the void ...
At that moment a great glow caused by the reflection of the sun on wings of gold attracted the attention of all citizens gathered in the streets for the big event, which initially looked up and saw a great light, but then a big cloud of dust, an avalanche that stopped only after they arrived in the valley.
All the citizens to the "avalanche" and saw, without much surprise, that it was their fellow evil, many of them began to mock him?
is deeply ashamed!
The weight of his pride, his arrogance, malice, was as heavy as gold wings of fate that had to crash so low!
do not know what happened to the despicable individual, we do not know whether he has changed his habits, but it certainly was a warning to all who have longed for wings does not deserve more than once.
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