Sometimes You Can Miss a Good Opportunity

Below is a great story about missing a great opportunity by NOT having the right information...How does the saying go...“Luck is where preparation meets opportunity."

A priest was driving along and saw a nun on the side of the road. He stopped and offered her a lift which she accepted. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing the dress to open and reveal a leg. The Priest looks and nearly has an accident, and after changing gear lets his hand slide up her leg. She immediately says "Father remember Luke 14:10". The priest apologizes profusely and removes his hand but is unable to remove his eyes from her legs. Further on when he changes gear and has ogled at her leg for the Zillionth time he lets the hand slide up the leg again. The Nun once again says "Father remember Luke 14:10". Once again the priest apologizes. "Sorry sister but you know the flesh is weak." Arriving at the convent, the nun gets out and the priest goes on his way.

Once he arrives at his Church he rushes to the bible and looks up Luke 14:10 which says:
"Friend go up higher, then thou shall have glory…..".

MORAL OF THE STORY:

IN YOUR JOB YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE WELL INFORMED OR YOU MIGHT MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

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