You Did It To Me
A young lady named Sally relates an experience she had in her seminary class, given by her teacher, Dr Smith. She says that Dr Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons.
One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day.
On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts.
Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked, hated or someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the person’s picture.
Sally’s friend Joe drew a picture of one who had stolen his girl friend.
Another friend Susan drew a picture of his brother who cheated her in her property.
Another person drew a picture of someone who spoiled her moral dignity.
Another person drew a picture of one who black mailed him for a long time.
Sally drew a picture of a former friend, (later became a slanderer) putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face.
Sally was very pleased with the overall effect she had achieved.
The class lined up and began throwing darts.
Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart.
Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats.
As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn’t have a chance to throw any darts at her target, Dr Smith began removing the target from the wall.
Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus.
Needless to say a hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced.
And at the bottom the following verse was written:
“‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me.’ Matthew.25:40.
No other words were necessary; as tears filled eyes of the students, as they focused
only on the mangled picture of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ said:
“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:35-36).