A Fable
The irony of gifts.8 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
That's a sobering fable, Loren. It is clear that Jebediah was wise because he knew all gifts came from the Lord and even knew peace and contentment in not having an enviable land. And it's just like the trick of the evil one to try to make us want more power and increase of gifts. Poor ol' Jeb would see the depravity of the human heart and his own. Hopefully, it would point him to the need for Jesus! Good to see you back!
telling the merchant his land was unfertile (infertile ?)
"But it's crop will not be for eating (its)
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2024
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That's a sobering fable, Loren. It is clear that Jebediah was wise because he knew all gifts came from the Lord and even knew peace and contentment in not having an enviable land. And it's just like the trick of the evil one to try to make us want more power and increase of gifts. Poor ol' Jeb would see the depravity of the human heart and his own. Hopefully, it would point him to the need for Jesus! Good to see you back!
telling the merchant his land was unfertile (infertile ?)
"But it's crop will not be for eating (its)
Comment Written 18-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2024
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Lyenochka, how good to hear from you, dear cyber friend and ever editor. Of course you saw the essence of this fable. Thank you. As you can probably see, as well, my writing has devolved instead of evolving . This post was simply too obscure for understanding. It is so good hearing from you. I doubt that I will be posting much in the near future, but do so appreciate your support and feedback. God bless and keep you, Loren
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Always happy to see you when you return, Loren. I have been so busy with our new community after we moved that it's hard to keep up here. Keep writing - God's using your works!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
And there's that pen that I have missed: not meant for late-night or light-hearted consumption, but put on your thinking cap!! Oh my gosh, the man was quite happy with his existence... but why? Because he produced nothing and on the lazy side to just get by or because he was able to be content with but little? Well, just when you've contemplated that for a bit, along comes good ol' satan-figure offering escape from the ordinary but only through a lure of the extravagant and of notoriety... Did the man not do what was instructed because he saw the snares in gaining such wealth and recognition? Or did not follow through because it would have been waaay too much work?... Aren't you supposed to provide a peek through the curtain moment here about the heart, Mr. Aesop? lol!
Sooo, that's it for now because I will be thinking about this for a few more days... GREAT writing by the way! Great set-up/intro and the 'nefarious stranger' is wonderfully described, almost giving the reader 'the creeps'... thinking that was your goal here, yeah?
Hope all's well in your corner of the universe, sir -- look forward to more... blessings! :-)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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And there's that pen that I have missed: not meant for late-night or light-hearted consumption, but put on your thinking cap!! Oh my gosh, the man was quite happy with his existence... but why? Because he produced nothing and on the lazy side to just get by or because he was able to be content with but little? Well, just when you've contemplated that for a bit, along comes good ol' satan-figure offering escape from the ordinary but only through a lure of the extravagant and of notoriety... Did the man not do what was instructed because he saw the snares in gaining such wealth and recognition? Or did not follow through because it would have been waaay too much work?... Aren't you supposed to provide a peek through the curtain moment here about the heart, Mr. Aesop? lol!
Sooo, that's it for now because I will be thinking about this for a few more days... GREAT writing by the way! Great set-up/intro and the 'nefarious stranger' is wonderfully described, almost giving the reader 'the creeps'... thinking that was your goal here, yeah?
Hope all's well in your corner of the universe, sir -- look forward to more... blessings! :-)
Comment Written 17-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Yvonne, I?m so confused. I thought I explained everything in the last paragraph and in the author?s notes. Maybe you read this before my edit . Or, I?m just too obtuse in my writing now. Regardless, it?s so good having you read and review my post, it?s like old times and rejuvenating. Than you so much and God bled, Loren
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Hmm. This was an extremely profound fable that I fear will pass over the heads of many readers (including mine). I see it as an example of the eternal battle between good and evil, and was glad to see good weighed in with a reasonable chance of victory. kay
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Hmm. This was an extremely profound fable that I fear will pass over the heads of many readers (including mine). I see it as an example of the eternal battle between good and evil, and was glad to see good weighed in with a reasonable chance of victory. kay
Comment Written 17-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Kay, for your feedback. I see it is a bit too weighty for some readers, but from your commentary, I don?t see it over your head at all. You are spot on, I guess further introspection of discernment of truth via the heart would be interesting ( to me, at least) but I don?t see it happening in this forum. It was a good learning lesson for me, however. Thank you so much for your feedback! Have a blessed day, Loren,
Comment from tfawcus
Beware the stranger bearing gifts! The language and the structure of this are ideal for a fable. I found it interesting that you chose not to tell us if the man succumbed to temptation. I think leaving that open made the story stronger.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Beware the stranger bearing gifts! The language and the structure of this are ideal for a fable. I found it interesting that you chose not to tell us if the man succumbed to temptation. I think leaving that open made the story stronger.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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You make me smile in your observation. Thank you. I?ve not written in a while so I?m a little out of practice. The fable seems to have confused some readers so I added a last paragraph to help clarify the lesson/moral of the fable. I sincerely appreciate your reading and feedback. You are one of the writers I genuinely admire. Loren
Comment from BethShelby
I'm not sure what to make of this. I guess it depends on how you look at it. It might be you can trust rich men bearing gift and listening to their flattery will get you in trouble. I pretty sure if some called me phone the some wonderful for free I would ignore them because I've had too many try to rip me off. Maybe it means if you have peace in your life then you have all your need and your should be content. I like parables where the those who are evil lose in the end and I don't see that in this parable.
Jebediah seem humble and trusting and maybe he would do good with the profits if his land produced something wonderful. Since her gives God the glory for what he has, it might not work out the way the merchant hopes. I'd like to see your comment when you tell what it meand to you.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I'm not sure what to make of this. I guess it depends on how you look at it. It might be you can trust rich men bearing gift and listening to their flattery will get you in trouble. I pretty sure if some called me phone the some wonderful for free I would ignore them because I've had too many try to rip me off. Maybe it means if you have peace in your life then you have all your need and your should be content. I like parables where the those who are evil lose in the end and I don't see that in this parable.
Jebediah seem humble and trusting and maybe he would do good with the profits if his land produced something wonderful. Since her gives God the glory for what he has, it might not work out the way the merchant hopes. I'd like to see your comment when you tell what it meand to you.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Hi, Beth, I can understand your confusion and have therefore added a last paragraph to help clarify the fable. I hope it helps and I sincerely appreciate your feedback. Have a blessed day and thank you again. Loren
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Thanks, That helps. I'm glad he didn't let the tempter get to him.
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Thanks again
Comment from zanya
M-m-m fables are usually very interesting and this one is also - told in the classic style of mysterious folk bearing gifts even for those who don't desire them and are happy with their lot.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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M-m-m fables are usually very interesting and this one is also - told in the classic style of mysterious folk bearing gifts even for those who don't desire them and are happy with their lot.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Hi , Zanya, thank you for stopping by to read and leave your feedback. It is appreciated. I see I left off a concluding paragraph and added it to help clarify the fable. I?ve not written in a while and a bit rusty. Stay safe and thank you again. Loren
Comment from Ulla
Hi Loren, it's good to see you back. The man who came visiting with a gift has an ulterior motive. He's playing on the the receiver's vanity hoping to destroy him in the process. All best, Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Hi Loren, it's good to see you back. The man who came visiting with a gift has an ulterior motive. He's playing on the the receiver's vanity hoping to destroy him in the process. All best, Ulla:)))
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Ulla! It is so go hearing from you. I was not expecting much response as I?m a little rusty with my writing. But you seem as dedicated as ever. I appreciate your perspective on this fable and respect your feedback. I did add a last paragraph as it seems some readers were confused. Like I said, I?m a bit rusty. All the best and thanks again. Loren
Comment from patcelaw
Very much enjoyed the story that you have presented us with. It is very well written your sentence structure and your paragraphing is very well done I wish you the very best with all of your writing and may God bless you. Patricia .
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Very much enjoyed the story that you have presented us with. It is very well written your sentence structure and your paragraphing is very well done I wish you the very best with all of your writing and may God bless you. Patricia .
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you Pat, for stopping by to read and leave your feedback.. it is appreciated. Have a blessed day. Loren
