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April 02, 2004

Perceived Moral vs. True Moral

Often the most apparent moral is the true moral. The first answer you come to is the right one simply because it is the most obvious. But what about those stories with a deeper truth that is not immediately perceived?

So here goes:
David and Goliath
Perceived Moral: With God’s help we can overcome incredible odds.
True Moral: Having a few smooth stones nearby can always help.

Now you try the true moral: (answers at bottom DON’T PEEK)
Esther, Mordecai, and Haman
Perceived Moral: With God’s help we can overcome incredible odds.
True Moral:

Need some more practice?
Joseph and his 12 brothers
Perceived Moral: (that’s right) With God’s help we can overcome incredible odds.
True Moral: Dual moral – God makes cisterns empty for a reason and if you ever work for someone named Potiphar go the Russ Graves route and grow that beard.

Ok here is a chance to redeem yourself; you get both tries on this one:
Samson and Delilah
Perceived Moral:
True Moral:

Answers: T: Always extend your scepter to your beautiful wife.
P: With God’s help we can overcome incredible odds.
T: Again a dual moral – jawbones so underrated and philistine women so overrated.

Posted by paul at April 2, 2004 10:55 AM

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