Parable Of The Pencil Story by James A. Feehan

Story title: Parable of the Pencil 
by: James A. Feehan

    A religion teacher in South Africa often used the following parable in her mission clinic. They called in the "Parable of the Pencil." It can be very effective in teaching or preaching, especially if the pencil is used as a visual aid. Many lessons can be drawn from it for a diversity of occasions.

   A man invented the pencil, held it in his hand and said to it; I want you to remember four things: First, your goodness or true worth is within you.Secondly, you'll need to be sharpened as you go through life. Thirdly, you'll be in someone else's hand. Finally, you'll be expected to leave you mark."