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Made by Dad
This could be a bit hard for you to swollow!
Three teens wanted to see a particular popular movie that was playing at local theaters.
It was rated PG-13.
However, their father had established a family rule that they could not attend
PG-13- or R-rated movies.
The teens interviewed friends and even some members of their family's church
to find out what was offensive in the movie.
The teens made a list of pros and cons about the movie
to use to convince their dad that they should be allowed to see it.
The cons were that it contained ONLY three swear words,
the ONLY violence was a building exploding
(and you see that on TV all the time, they said),
and you actually did not "see" the couple in the movie having sex -
it was just implied sex, off camera.
The pros were that it was a popular movie - a blockbuster.
Everyone was seeing it.
If the teens saw the movie then they would not feel left out
when their friends discussed it.
The movie contained a good story and plot.
It had some great adventure and suspense in it.
There were some fantastic special effects in this movie.
The movie's stars were some of the most talented actors in Hollywood.
It probably would be nominated for several awards.
Many of the members of their Christian church had even seen the movie
and said it wasn't "very bad".
Therefore, since there were more pros than cons,
the teens said they were asking their dad
to reconsider his position on just this ONE movie and
let them have permission to go see it.
The father looked at the list and thought for a few minutes.
He said he could tell his children had spent some time and thought on their request.
He asked if he could have a day to think about it before making his decision.
The teens were thrilled, thinking, "Now we've got him!
Our argument is too good!
Dad can't turn us down!"
So, they happily agreed to let him have a day to think about their request.
The next evening the father called in his three teenagers,
who were smiling smugly, into the living room.
There on the coffee table he had placed a plate of brownies.
The teens were puzzled.
The father told his children he had thought about their request
and had decided that if they would eat a brownie then he would let them go to the movie.
But, just like the movie, the brownies had some pros and cons.
The pros were that they were made with the finest chocolate and other good ingredients.
They had the added special effect of yummy walnuts in them.
The brownies were moist and fresh, with wonderful chocolate frosting on top.
He had made these fantastic brownies using an award-winning recipe.
And, best of all, the brownies had been made lovingly by the hand of their own father.
The brownies only had one con.
He had included a little bit of a special ingredient.
The brownies also contained just a little bit of dog poop.
But he had mixed the dough well
they probably would not even be able to taste the dog poop, and
he had baked it at 350 degrees so any bacteria or germs
from the dog poop had probably been destroyed.
Therefore, if any of his children could stand to eat the brownies which
included just a "little bit of dirt," and not be effected by it,
then he knew they would also be able to see the movie which had
"just a little bit of smut" and not be affected.
Of course, none of the teens would eat the brownies,
and the smug smiles had left their faces.
Only Dad was smiling smugly as they left the room.
Now when his teenagers ask permission to do something he is opposed to,
the father just asks,
"Would you like me to whip up a batch of my special brownies?"
Author Unknown
Supplied for Our Devotions by - Sue Diaz
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