Tax Time

A tax assessor came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place:

"What property do you possess?" asked the assessor.

"I am a very wealthy man," replied the Christian.

"List your possessions, please," the assessor instructed.

The Christian said:

"First, I have everlasting life, 

 John 3:16

Second, I have a mansion in heaven, 

John 14:2

Third, I have peace that passes all understanding, 

Philippians 4:7

Fourth, I have joy unspeakable, 

1 Peter 1:8

Fifth, I have divine love which never fails,  

1 Corinthians 13:8

Sixth, I have a faithful wife, 

Proverbs 31:10

Seventh, I have healthy, happy obedient children,  

Exodus 20:12

Eighth, I have true, loyal friends,  

Proverbs 18:24

Ninth, I have songs in the night, 

Psalms 42:8

Tenth, I have a crown of life,  

James 1:12

The tax assessor closed his book, and said, 

"Truly you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation."