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The Holy Deacon

In "The Holy Deacon," a short tale with a moral, an itinerant preacher enlists a Holy Deacon to collect donations from a reluctant congregation, promising him a quarter of the proceeds. However, after the collection, the Deacon reveals that the hardened hearts of the congregation yielded nothing for him, illustrating a life lesson about the challenge of generosity. This easy small story serves as a poignant reminder for young readers about the complexities of faith and giving in short story collections with moral themes.

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The Holy Deacon - Aesop's Fable illustration about Greed, deception, betrayal

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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that greed and dishonesty can corrupt one's integrity and lead to unjust actions, even in the guise of religious service."

A man dies, leaving a vast estate that sparks lengthy litigation among sorrowful relatives. After years of fighting, only one heir emerges victorious, only to discover from his attorney that there is nothing left to appraise, revealing the futility of the process and the attorney's self-serving motives. This quick moral story illustrates the often-overlooked truth about value-based moral stories: that the pursuit of wealth can lead to disillusionment when true value lies elsewhere.

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The Man and the Wood

In "The Man and the Wood," a man enters a forest seeking a branch from the trees, who kindly oblige, unaware of his true intentions. He uses the branch to enhance his axe, ultimately cutting down the very trees that helped him, leaving them to regret their generosity. This captivating moral story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of misplaced trust, making it an entertaining read for students and adults alike.

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The Oracle and the Impious

In "The Oracle and the Impious," a suspected heretic devises a deceptive plan to trick Apollo into revealing the fate of a sparrow, hoping to outsmart the divine. However, the story underscores a famous moral lesson: no one can manipulate divine knowledge, as Apollo sees through his scheme and warns against such folly. This short story with moral highlights the futility of attempting to deceive the gods, emphasizing that all actions are under their watchful gaze.

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Quick Facts

Age Group: adult
Theme: Greed
deception
betrayal
Characters: Itinerant Preacher
Holy Deacon
Adversary

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