Tax Free Possession
IllustrationStory★★★★A tax assessor came one day to a poor country church pastor to determine
the amount of taxes the pastor would have to pay. The following
conversation took place:
“What property do you possess?” asked the assessor. “I am a very wealthy
man,” replied the minister. “List your possessions, please,” the assessor
instructed.
The pastor said: “First, I have everlasting life, John 3:16. Second, I
have a mansion in heaven, John 14:2. Third, I have peace that passes all
understanding, Philippians 4:7. Fourth, I have joy unspeakable, 1 Peter
1:8. Fifth, I have divine love which never fails, 1 Corinthians 13:8.
Sixth, I have a faithful pious wife, Proverbs, 31:10. Seventh, I have
healthy, happy obedient children, Exodus 20:12. Eighth, I have true, loyal
friends, Proverbs 18:24. Ninth, I have songs in the night, Psalms 42:8.
Tenth, I have a crown of life, James 1:12.”
The tax assessor closed his book, and said, “Truly you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation.”
The point
Spiritual possessions—eternal life, heavenly home, peace, joy, love, family, friends—are the true untaxable wealth.