Who has the highest calling?
“I,” said the surgeon, “I have the highest calling. I save lives that would be lost without my skill.”
“I,” said the preacher, “I have the highest calling. I teach man to know God and to do what is morally right.”
“I,” said the judge, “I have the highest calling. I bring justice to man and protect society from the criminal.”
“I,” said the statesman, “I have the highest calling. I wield the power of government to rule the people.”
“I,” said the philosopher, “I have the highest calling. I enrich men’s minds and add to their wisdom.”
“I,” said the soldier, “I have the highest calling. I am brave and bold as I enter into combat to defend a cause.”
“I,” said the farmer, “I have the highest calling. I raise the crops and livestock to feed the nation.”
“I,” said the banker, “I have the highest calling. I store man’s wealth and give him security.”
“I,” said the businessman, “I have the highest calling. I bring products to the people to improve their lives.”
“I,” said the engineer, “I have the highest calling. I build the roads and bridges and the towering skyscrapers.”
“I,” said the artist, “I have the highest calling. I embellish the world with beauty for the enjoyment of all.”
“I,” said the teacher, “I have the highest calling. I mold young minds and give them direction.”
“I,” said the mother, “I have the highest calling. I nurture the child when it is weak and helpless and provide its beginning in life.”
“I,” said the father, “I have the highest calling. I protect and guide the child and provide an example of strength for him to emulate.”
“I,” said the child, “I have the highest calling. I bring renewed hope to the world; hope that life can be better, hope that people can be better, hope that the world can be better.”
“I,” said the child.
