The Dead Duck
A wealthy plantation owner took Sam, his hired servant, hunting ducks with him.
As they walked along, the Boss said, "Sam, you believe in God, don't you?"
And Sam replied, "Yes."
The Boss said, "I don't. Why is it, Sam, that I, who do not believe in God have so much? And you, who believe in God, have so little? I have everything a man could want, but you have almost nothing."
Sam said, "Boss, give me a little time to think this matter over."
So the Boss agreed. Just then, they came onto a lake and up flew a flock of ducks. The Boss shot and dropped two ducks, one of which was dead and the other wounded.
Sam went to get the ducks. The Boss told him to go and get the wounded duck first.... or he would get away--the dead duck would always be there.
Upon returning, Sam said, "Boss, you have just answered your own question.
You are the dead duck. Satan knows that I believe in God and he is doing all in his power to make me change my belief. When he gets through with me, he knows that you will always be there."