Three Little Fish

Have you heard the story of three goldfish that lived in a pond?  If you listen real closely, I think you will learn a very important lesson.  

Once upon a time there lived three goldfish in a pond. As their master sat on the shore and fed them crumbs he often called to them, and this is what he said:"Fishes, fishes, be careful about two things, if you want to live long and always be happy.  Do not go through the gate into the big pond which is near this small one; and do not swim on the surface of the water when I am not with you." 


The three fishes thought a good deal of these commands, and talked them over together.  They could not understand why their master did not wish them to swim on the surface of the water or go through the gate into the big pond


"He walks there," said one."And what can be the harm if we sometimes go into the great pond?" said another. "I shall pay no attention to him;  I am going to do as I like for once, and enjoy a pleasant trip," said the first.
"And I am going to play on the surface of the water in the sun," said the second.


The third goldfish was wise, and he reasoned it out thus:  "It is certain that our master loves us, for he gives us bread crumbs.  so I shall do just as he wishes, even though I do not know why." This little fish remained at the bottom of the pond.


The first fish had hardly come into the big pond when a pike swallowed him.  A hawk saw the second one on the surface of the water, dived down, and ate him.  Only the wise and obedient goldfish was left.  He was loved and cared for by his master, and he lived to a good old age.

How sad I feel for the the two fish that thought they could disobey their master.  I am so happy that my boys and girls will obey their mommies and daddies, and do not think they know better than their parents. You could get into a lot of trouble. See the sad look on this little fish's face without the two other fishes?  It is always better to obey your parents and be safe. Some times we might think we know more than our parents, but that is not true..  Mommy and daddy are really care about you and want your safety, but God is the wisest one of all and He watches over both you and your mommy and daddy to protect you.