Fred was at the doors of Heaven. Before allowing him entry, he was asked a number of questions.
One of the questions asked was if he had done any good deeds.
Fred replied, "Yes, of course. I had chanced upon a gang of ruffians who had accosted a young girl. I ordered them to leave her alone but they just laughed. So, I confronted the gang leader and asked him to get lost with his gang. When he would not listen, I gave him a punch right in his face, then another one into his ribs. I kicked him, pulled his hair and announced, "If you care for your life, leave NOW!"
St. Peter was amazed by the courage of the man and asked him, "When did this happen?"
Fred replied, "Just a few minutes back."
One of the questions asked was if he had done any good deeds.
Fred replied, "Yes, of course. I had chanced upon a gang of ruffians who had accosted a young girl. I ordered them to leave her alone but they just laughed. So, I confronted the gang leader and asked him to get lost with his gang. When he would not listen, I gave him a punch right in his face, then another one into his ribs. I kicked him, pulled his hair and announced, "If you care for your life, leave NOW!"
St. Peter was amazed by the courage of the man and asked him, "When did this happen?"
Fred replied, "Just a few minutes back."