A young boy had just passed all the rigorous driving tests and was awarded his licence. He asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the family car.
“I’ll make a deal with you, :” his father said. “You are about to sit exams. Lift your marks, study the bible a little, and get your hair cut; Then we’ll talk about it “
A month later the boy came back and again asked his father if he could use the car.
“Son, I’m really proud of you, “ the father responded. “You lifted your exam results, studied the bible well; but, disappointingly, you didn’t get your hair cut”
The young man waited a moment and then replied,
“You know dad, I’ve been thinking about that. Samson had long hair. Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair and even Jesus had long hair” and their significance influenced humankind.
His father replied gently, “Yes son, and they walked everywhere they went”.