A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him
at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You
need 100 points to make it into heaven.You tell me all the good
things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each
item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get
in."
"Okay," the man says, "I was married to the same woman for 50
years and never cheated on her, even in my heart."
"That's wonderful," says St. Peter, "that's worth three points!"
"Three points?" he says. "Well, I attended church all my life and supported
its ministry with my tithe and service."
"Terrific!" says St. Peter, "that's certainly worth a point." "One
point? Golly. How about this: I started a soup kitchen in my city and
worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."
"Fantastic, that's good for two more points," he says. "TWO POINTS!!"
the man cries, "At this rate the only way I get into heaven is by the
grace of God!"
"That's right!, Now you have got it!" said St. Peter.
