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TOBIAS -- Monsenior?
MONSENIOR -- Yes, Brother Tobias?
TOBIAS -- I have made a discovery.
MONSENIOR -- A discovery?
TOBIAS -- Yes, it first began when I was reading Romans 3:23.
See here? All have sinned and fall SHORT.
MONSENIOR -- And...
TOBIAS -- And it got me thinking. What if being short is
punishment for being a sinner.
MONSENIOR -- Excuse me?
TOBIAS -- Look here: (pages turn) Isaiah 59:1: Surely the arm of
the Lord is not too short.
MONSENIOR -- And that means...
TOBIAS -- Well, obviously, Isaiah is saying that the Lord has
long arms, which means he's tall and sinners are short.
MONSENIOR -- Sinners are...
TOBIAS -- Short. It's amazing! When you're looking for it there
it is. (pages turn) Hebrews 4:1 ...let us be careful that none
of you be found to have fallen short.
MONSENIOR -- I'm not sure that SHORT means...
TOBIAS -- See, once you've discovered this tremendous insight,
other scriptures take on a whole new meaning. Like this one,
(pages turn) Proverbs 19:11 A man's wisdom gives him patience.
It is to his glory to OVERLOOK an offense.
MONSENIOR -- Brother Tobias, don't get too excited about this...
TOBIAS -- And this one: (pages turn) Psalm 118:7 The Lord is
with me. He is my helper. I will look in triumph ON my enemies.
MONSENIOR -- Brother Tobias, be careful that you don't...
TOBIAS -- Here's one that will get you thinking: Isaiah 41:10 I
will strengthen you and help you, I will UPhold you with my
righteous right hand.
MONSENIOR -- So what you're saying is that dwarfs and little
people are that way because they're sinful?
TOBIAS -- According to the Bible.
MONSENIOR -- Brother Tobias, this wouldn't have anything
to do with the fact that you're six feet three inches tall
would it?
TOBIAS -- Ah, well, ah...
MONSENIOR -- I have another verse for you to consider.
TOBIAS -- Sure. Why not?
MONSENIOR -- Proverbs 29:23.
TOBIAS -- (pages turn) 29:...23 Here it is: A man's pride
brings him... LOW. (afar) Good night, Monsenior.
MONSENIOR -- (afar) Good night, Brother Tobias.