A priest was driving back from a community outreach program when he noticed a nun walking alone along a quiet road. Concerned for her safety, he kindly offered her a lift. As she settled into the passenger seat, a slight shift in her habit accidentally revealed part of her leg. The priest, momentarily distracted, almost swerved off the road. Embarrassed by his reaction, he tried to refocus but found his thoughts wandering. Absentmindedly, his hand inched closer to her side. Calmly but firmly, the nun said, “Father, remember Psalm 129?”
Startled, the priest quickly withdrew his hand, feeling guilty. However, as they continued driving, curiosity and temptation battled within him. He shifted gears again, and his hand unintentionally brushed against her leg once more. With a gentle yet meaningful tone, the nun repeated, “Father, remember Psalm 129?” This time, the priest immediately pulled his hand away and focused entirely on the road, feeling deeply ashamed of his lapse in judgment.
When they finally arrived at the convent, the nun stepped out and thanked him courteously. The priest, still uneasy, hurried back to the church and opened his Bible to Psalm 129. To his amazement and embarrassment, it read: “Your reward will be plentiful.” He froze, realizing that he had missed an opportunity not for wrongdoing, but for maintaining integrity and earning spiritual reward through self-control.
With a humble smile, the priest learned a valuable lesson: temptation may come in subtle forms, but true strength lies in restraint. From that day on, he remembered Psalm 129 not as a missed chance for mischief, but as a reminder that doing the right thing always brings the greatest reward—peace of heart and purity of soul.