I Am Grumaldi

Story★★★★

A celebrated Glasgow doctor examined a patient having a desolate spirit, and said: “There is nothing wrong with you. Go hear Grumaldi, the clown, and laugh and you will be well.” “But,” the patient answered, “I am Grumaldi.”

— LAZINESS

Also attributed to: Unknown

The point

A doctor tells a despondent patient to cheer up by seeing Grumaldi the clown, but the patient reveals he is Grumaldi, illustrating that those who bring joy to others often hide their own sorrow.

Scripture

Proverbs 14:13Psalm 42:11Romans 12:15Galatians 6:22 Corinthians 1:4

Audience

AdultsYouthSmall Group

Tone

Sobering · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 27 words

Subjects

Service Compassion Joy Depression Irony Sorrow Laughter

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