Jackassery

 

This commandment may not be on the tablets, but it is included in Jesus's beatitudes.

"When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven."

The Lord can be forgiven for the limit on 10 and the need for symmetry. We cannot be forgiven when we act like jackasses giving hardly or no thought to what Jesus told us. 

We Pinocchio's become real people and lose the ass ears (and tails) when we act as if we have been blessed by taking Jesus's message to heart and living by his wisdom.

Deacon David Pierce