The Lord's Grace
 General Stories of God's Grace 

Tax Assessor Came
3 July 2000

     A tax assessor came one day to a poor pastor to determine the amount of taxes the pastor would have to pay.  The following conversation took place;

     "What property do you possess?"  asked the assessor.
     "I am a very wealthy man,"  replied the minister.
     "List your possessions, please,"  the assessor instructed.
     "First, I have everlasting life, John 3:16.
     "Second, I have a mansion in heaven, John 14:2.
     "Third, I have peace that passeth understanding, Philippians 4:7.
     "Fourth, I have joy unspeakable, 1 Peter 1:8.
     "Fifth, I have divine love which never faileth, 1 Corinthians 13:8.
     "Sixth, I have a faithful precious wife, Proverbs 31:10.
     "Seventh, I have healthy, happy obedient children, Exodus 20:12
     "Eighth, I have true, loyal friends Proverbs 18:24.
     "Ninth, I have songs in the night, Psalms 42:8.
     "Tenth, I have a crown of life, James 1:12."
     The tax assessor closed his book, and said,  "Truly, you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation."