(Source: Kerygma Magazines – A catholic
inspirational magazines June 1995)
A religion teacher in South Africa often used the
following parable in her mission clinic. They called it the “parable of the
pencil”. It can be very effective in teaching or preaching especially if the
pencil is used as a visual aid. Many lessons can be drawn
it for a diversity of occasions.
A man invented the pencil, held it in his hand and
said to it: “I want you to remember four things: first, your goodness or true
worth within you; secondly, you’ll need to be sharpened as you go through life;
thirdly, you’ll be in someone else’s hand. Finally, you’ll be expected to leave
your mark.
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