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MY LAWYER
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Posted on 03/30/2002 3:22:11 AM PST by Preacher777

MY LAWYER

After living a "decent" life, my time on earth came to an end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table. As I looked around I saw the "prosecutor." He was a villainous-looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen. I sat down and looked to my left and there sat my lawyer, a kind and gentle-looking man whose appearance seemed familiar to me. The corner door flew open and there appeared the judge in full flowing robes. He commanded an awesome presence as he moved across the room. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. As he took his seat behind the bench, he said, "Let us begin."

The prosecutor rose and said, "My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell." He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and of times in the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own lawyer, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about. As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at my representative who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but hadn't I done some good in my life? Couldn't that at least cancel out part of the harm I'd done?

Satan finished with a fury and said, "This man belongs in hell; he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.

When it was his turn, my lawyer first asked if he might approach the bench. The judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned him to come forward. As he got up and started walking, I was able to see him in his full splendor and majesty. I realized why he seemed so familiar. This was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior. He stopped at the bench and softly said to the judge, "Hi Dad," and then he turned to address the court.

"Satan was correct in saying that this man sinned; I won't deny any of the allegations. And yes, the wage of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished." Jesus took a deep breath and turned to his Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, "However, I died on the cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted me as his Savior, so he is mine." My Lord continued with, "His name is written in the book of life and no one can snatch him from me. Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy."

As Jesus sat down, he quietly paused, looked at his Father and replied, "There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all."

The judge lifted his mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from his lips... "This man is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full. Case dismissed."

As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, "I won't give up, I'll win the next one."

I asked Jesus as he gave me my instructions where to go next, "Have you ever lost a case?"

Christ lovingly smiled and said, "Everyone that has come to me and asked me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, Paid in Full."

If you do not pass this along to other people immediately, absolutely nothing will happen - no curse, no bad fortune, absolutely nothing. Passing this on to anyone you consider a friend, (as I have done here), will bless you both; that is what Jesus promised us all.


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First time poster. Long time reader.
1 posted on 03/30/2002 3:22:11 AM PST by Preacher777
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Nice for a first-timer. You might want to take a look in this part of the forum for more like it.
2 posted on 03/30/2002 3:28:51 AM PST by Pistias
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Thanks. Check out our Religion section. We need stuff like this.
3 posted on 03/30/2002 3:38:10 AM PST by AppyPappy
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thats powerful man. you could tell that story to just about anyone and they would comprehend what "grace" is
4 posted on 03/30/2002 3:50:54 AM PST by Capt.YankeeMike
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To: Preacher777
Your wrong about nothing happening. Actually, this message is a matter of life or death.
5 posted on 03/30/2002 3:55:35 AM PST by Millie
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What a wonderful, beautiful post. Thank you very much preacher, you've made my day.
6 posted on 03/30/2002 4:14:03 AM PST by joebuck
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To: Preacher777
From the Babylonian Talmud (Fathers of the Mishna):

"Rabbi Akiba says: All is foreseen but freedom of choice is granted, and the world is judged with charity and all is measured by the number of good deeds.

He would say: All is given against a pledge and a net is spread over all living, and the shop is open, and the storekeeper allows credit, and the ledger is open, and the hand inscribes, and whosoever wants credit shall come and borrow. But the collectors make their rounds regularly and exact payment from each man whether he is aware of it or not, and they have the things on which to rely, and the judgment is a true judgment, and everything is ready for the banquet."

7 posted on 03/30/2002 4:25:20 AM PST by tictoc
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To: Preacher777
Thank you sir...you have touched my soul.
8 posted on 03/30/2002 5:44:36 AM PST by DaBearOne
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Thanks. Great post, I'll be sure to pass it along.
9 posted on 03/30/2002 5:50:55 AM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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"Everyone that has come to me and asked me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, Paid in Full."

Is that it? What if I strap explosives to my body and kill a lot of people, can I still go to heaven? I'm not asking for 72 virgins, I just want to go to heaven.

10 posted on 03/30/2002 6:48:17 AM PST by opinionator
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To: Preacher777
Thanks for the post. You're off to a good start.
11 posted on 03/30/2002 7:06:00 AM PST by EternalHope
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To: Preacher777
If you want more people to see your post be sure to answer to the replies you receive. Another technique is to 'ping' those forum members you think may contribute to the thread.

Happy Easter!

12 posted on 03/30/2002 9:10:25 PM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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To: Pistias
Nice for a first timer

I agree and...

BTTT!

13 posted on 03/30/2002 9:15:51 PM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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To: AppyPappy; Preacher777
Thanks. Check out our Religion section. We need stuff like this.

I think this is a great post. Please excuse me if I am intruding on Preacher777's good work.

14 posted on 03/30/2002 9:21:34 PM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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thats powerful man. you could tell that story to just about anyone and they would comprehend what "grace" is

A moving and easily understood analogy.

15 posted on 03/30/2002 9:25:44 PM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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To: Millie; Preacher777
Your wrong about nothing happening. Actually, this message is a matter of life or death.

Or life after death and determining your address.

16 posted on 03/30/2002 9:28:00 PM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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To: joebuck
Thank you very much preacher, you've made my day.

Mine too. I think this is a great post.

17 posted on 03/30/2002 9:30:05 PM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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To: DaBearOne; Preacher777
Thank you sir...you have touched my soul.

Me too.

18 posted on 03/30/2002 9:37:35 PM PST by UnBlinkingEye
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To: Preacher777
MY LAWYER II – Trial of the Hobbit

After living a "decent" life, my time on earth came to an end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table. As I looked around I saw the "prosecutor." He was a villainous-looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen. I sat down and looked to my left and there sat my lawyer, a kind and gentle-looking man whose appearance seemed familiar to me. The corner door flew open and there appeared the judge in full flowing robes. He commanded an awesome presence as he moved across the room. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. As he took his seat behind the bench, he said, "Let us begin."

The prosecutor rose and said, "My name is Dark Lord and I am here to show you why this hobbit belongs in the Land of Mordor." He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and of times in the past when I cheated others. Dark Lord told of other horrible perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own lawyer, as the Dark Lord told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about. As upset as I was at Dark Lord for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at my representative who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but hadn't I done some good in my life? Couldn't that at least cancel out part of the harm I'd done?

Dark Lord finished with a fury and said, "This hobbit belongs in the Land of Mordor; he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.

When it was his turn, my lawyer first asked if he might approach the bench. The judge allowed this over the strong objection of Dark Lord, and beckoned him to come forward. As he got up and started walking, I was able to see him in his full splendor and majesty. I realized why he seemed so familiar. This was Gandalf representing me, my Wizard friend. He stopped at the bench and softly said to the judge, "Hi Elrond," and then he turned to address the court.

"Dark Lord was correct in saying that this hobbit sinned; I won't deny any of the allegations. And yes, the wage of sin is death, and this hobbit deserves to be punished." Gandalf took a deep breath and turned to Elrond with outstretched arms and proclaimed,

“Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all. One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.”

Gandalf continued with,

“Farewell we call to hearth and hall!
Though wind may blow and rain may fall,
We must away ere break of day
Far over wood and mountain tall.

To Rivendell, where Elves yet dwell
In glades beneath the misty fell,
Through moor and waste we ride in haste,
And whither then we cannot tell.

With foes ahead, behind us dread,
Beneath the sky shall be our bed,
Until at last our toil be passed,
Our journey done, our errand sped.

We must away! We must away!
We ride before the break of day!”

As Gandalf sat down, he quietly paused, looked at Elrond and replied, "There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all."

The judge lifted his mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from his lips... "This hobbit is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full. Case dismissed."

As Gandalf led me away, I could hear Dark Lord ranting and raving, "I won't give up, I'll win the next one."

I asked Gandalf as he gave me my instructions where to go next, "Have you ever lost a case?"

Gandalf lovingly smiled and said, "Everyone that has come to me and asked me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, Paid in Full."

If you do not pass this along to other people immediately, absolutely nothing will happen - no curse, no bad fortune, absolutely nothing. Passing this on to anyone you consider a friend, (as I have done here), will bless you both; that is what Gandalf promised us all.

19 posted on 03/30/2002 10:10:42 PM PST by Young Rhino
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To: Preacher777
btt
20 posted on 03/31/2002 10:12:00 AM PST by marajade
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