THE PERFECT ANSWER

When DL Moody was conducting evangelistic meetings across America, he frequently faced hecklers who were in rather violent disagreement with his tenets. In a final service of one campaign, an usher handed the famed evangelist a note as he entered the auditorium. Supposing it to be an announcement, Moody quieted the large audience and prepared to read the notice. He opened it to find a single word: “Fool!”. But the colourful preacher was equal to the occasion. Said he, “This is most unusual. I have just been handed a message which consists of but one word - the word ‘fool’. I repeat, this is most unusual. I have often heard of those who have written letters and forgotten to sign their names, but this is the first time I have ever heard of anyone who signed his name and forgot to write the letter!” And, taking advantage of the situation, Moody promptly changed his sermon to the text: “The fool hath said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” - Moody Monthly