A Dying Preacher's Last Wish

An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his IRS agent and his
Lawyer (both church members), to come to his home. When they arrived,
they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the
preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of
the bed. The preacher grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled
and stared at the ceiling.

For a time, no one said anything. Both the IRS agent and Lawyer were
touched and flattered that the old preacher would ask them to be with
him during his final moment.

They were however puzzled because the preacher had never given any
indication that he particularly liked either one of them. Finally, the
Lawyer asked, "Preacher, why did you ask the two of us to come?"

The old preacher mustered up some strength, then said weakly, "Jesus
died between two thieves, and that's how I want to go, too."

Best Regards
Sam Loh