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!"
"Come on in!"
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