Christian Reflection and Prayer

A man dies and goes to Heaven. Of course, St. Peter
meets him at the Pearly Gates.

St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100
points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good
things you've done, and I give you a certain number of
points for each item, depending on how good it was.
When you reach 100 points, you get in."

"Okay," the man says, "I was married to the same
woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in
my heart."

"That's wonderful," says St. Peter, "That's worth three
points!"

"Three points?" he says, slightly concerned. "Well, I
attended church all my life and supported its ministry
with my tithe and service."

"Terrific!" says St. Peter. "That's certainly worth a point."

"One point!?!" he moans, now really getting worried.
"I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a
shelter for homeless veterans."

"Fantastic, that's good for two more points," he says.

"Two points!" the man cries. "At this rate the only way I
get into Heaven is by the grace of God!"

St. Peter nods and says, "Bingo, 100 points! Come on in
my son!"