In an effort to increase the number of clean jokes that are available on the internet we have begun to compile a list of jokes and humorous stories that any one can enjoy on this Examiner page.
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THE JOKE: (From cleanjoke.com, edited by Examiner)
There was an old man sitting on his porch watching the rain fall. Pretty soon the water was coming over the porch and into the house.
The old man was still sitting there when a rescue boat came and the people on board said, "You can't stay here you have to come with us."
The old man replied, "No, thank you, God will save me." So the boat left. A little while later the water was up to the second floor, and another rescue boat came, and again told the old man he had to come with them because a flood was coming.
The old man again replied, "God will save me." So the second boat left him. An hour later the water was up to the roof and a third rescue boat approached the old man, and tried to convince him to get on their boat.
Again the old man refused to leave stating that, "God will save me." So the boat left him again.
Soon after, the man drowns and goes to heaven, and he asks the angels, "Why didn't God save me?" To which the angel replied, "He sent you three boats?!"
THE MORAL: Often we believe we are all too deserving of extravagance and specialness. Sometimes we are too stubborn or ignorant or prideful to take help when it is offered to us. It is important to accept aid in whichever form it may come. Perhaps, in the vessel carrying help, is a lesson from God.
