“…let each esteem others better than himself.” (Philippians 2:3}
I read a story about a rich baker who sent for 20 of the poorest children in town and said to them, “In this basket is a loaf of bread for each of you. Take one and come back every day and I’ll give you more. “ Immediately the youngsters began quarreling about who would get the largest loaf. Snatching from the basket, they left without even thanking the baker. Gretchen, a poorly dressed little girl, did not get involved in the struggle but patiently waited until the others had left. She then took the smallest loaf, which remained in the basket, kissed the old man’s hand, and went home. The next day the scene was repeated. But this time when Gretchen’s mother began to slice the loaf, she found many shiny silver pieces inside. Gretchen took the money back to the baker, but he said, “No, my child, it was not a mistake. I placed them in the smallest loaf to reward you. “