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The Dilemma

A man and woman are making their way to the airport to start their vacation. Come upon a girl who says, “Dear sir I pray, can you help me with my dire situation? My car has broke down and I need a hand, dear sir, and I can continue to go.” He replies to her, “This trip was a plan made by my wife and I six months ago. Sorry we can’t help, we might miss our flight which would cut our vacation a day short.” But - the good book says this wouldn’t be right; we must give our neighbor our support. Faced with this dilemma what would you say; would you so respond in a Christian way?

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Emilia James

Date: 8/27/2021 2:00:00 PM

I would try and help her but would be more of given advice as in names of breakdown firms or ringing one for her as know nothing about fixing a car. Hugs, Emilia : )

John Gondolf
Date: 8/28/2021 11:24:00 AM

I write a lot of sonnets, one of my favorite forms; this was my very first. As I re-read it, it needs a lot of work, but my message is good. Thanks for reading, Emilia. Hugs, John

Ricky Muse

Date: 8/30/2020 8:52:00 AM

Fascinating. The end of this poem is a question regarding humanity and our faith in God. Let the debate rage on!

John Gondolf
Date: 8/30/2020 8:59:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts this morning, Ricky, I always appreciate it when people read some of my earlier pieces and offer their thoughts. Have a great day my friend. John

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 7/28/2020 2:41:00 PM

An entity such as God places situations like this before us to guage who we are. I agree, it's a plan. Ultimately, challenges are sent for our betterment. Nicely written proposition, clear andvto the point.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/29/2020 2:52:00 AM

Thank you, Sigrid, I appreciate you taking time to read my older works. I had only been writing about six months when I wrote this poem, my poetry has come a long way in three years. John

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/5/2018 10:49:00 PM

Ask her if she wants to go on vacation with you. Maybe sipping margaritas on the shores of Tahiti suits her fancy rather than fixing her car (that can wait) and heck, the wife wouldn't mind, would she?

John Gondolf
Date: 1/6/2018 5:41:00 AM

Haha, you are so funny. Maybe I should write a poem about the vacation...might be a best seller.

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 10/7/2017 7:46:00 PM

Gondolf the Grey the Wise Good questions where are the good samaritans? Monarch Airlines here has just gone bust and even those covered by Atol travel insurance have found out that they are not covered ATOL

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/5/2017 4:36:00 AM

- Ask here to call a car rescue company ... modern cars need professionals ... Enjoy your holiday with a good conscience, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Gondolf
Date: 10/5/2017 7:10:00 AM

Funny, my wife said the same thing. You women are always so practical...haha Have a great day, Anne-Lise!

Becca Teagan

Date: 10/4/2017 8:41:00 PM

A powerful example of how we *should* behave, as Christians.

John Gondolf
Date: 10/4/2017 9:25:00 PM

I think we all need to take a step back from time to time and look at our actions. We will all have to account for them sooner or later.