The Old Preacher
Humorus Items and Things to Think and Laugh About
An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his IRS agent and  his lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out  his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of the bed. The preacher  grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and stared at the ceiling. For a  time, no one said anything. Both the IRS agent and the attorney were touched and  flattered that the old preacher would ask them to be with him during his  final moment. They were also puzzled because the preacher had never given any  indication that he particularly liked either one of them.

Finally, the  lawyer asked, "Preacher, why did you ask the two of us to come?"

The old  preacher mustered up some strength, then said weakly,
"Jesus died between two thieves, and that's how I want to go, too."