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King and Four Wives : The Loyal Partner

Once upon a time there was a very rich & strong King named Jacob. King Jacob had four wives. He loved his 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best. He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighbouring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another. He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant, and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King Jacob faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.

King and Four Wives : The Loyal Partner

The King Jacob’s 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her! One day, the King Jacob fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, “I! Now have four wives with me, but when I die, I’ll be all alone.

“Thus, he asked the 4th wife, “I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?”

“No”, replied the 4th wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.

The sad King Jacob then asked the 3rd wife, “I have loved you all my life. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?” “No!” replied the 3rd wife. “Life is too beautiful! When you will die, I’m going to remarry!” His heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, “I have always turned to you for help and you’ve always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?” “I’m sorry, I can’t help you out this time!” replied the 2nd wife. “At the very most, I can only send you to your grave.” Her answer came like a bolt of lightning, and the King Jacob was devastated.

Then a voice called out: “I’ll leave with you and follow you no matter wherever you go.” The King Jacob looked up, and there was his first wife. She was as skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King Jacob said, “I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!”

Actually, we all have 4 wives in our lives.
Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die.

Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others.

Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.

And our 1st wife is our Soul. We often neglected it in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world, which are temporary. However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.

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