It was advertised that the Devil was going to put his tools up for sale. On the date of the sale
the tools were placed for public inspection, each tool being marked with its sale price
They were a treacherous lot of implements…hatred, Envy,Jealousy,Decite,Lying, pride, and
soon. Laid apart from the rest was a harmless looking tool, that appeared to have been heavily
used, and was priced very high
What is the name of this tool? asked one of the purchasers, pointing to it.”that is
discouragement ”replied the Devil
why have you priced it so high? the purchaser said. The Devil said, “because it is more useful
to me than all the others ”. I can pry open and get inside people’s hearts with that. When I can
not get near them with my other tools. Once I get inside, I can make them do what I choose! It
is badly worn because I used it on almost everyone, since very few people know that it belongs to me
Never get discouraged! Keep your head up keep the faith
