The long-awaited dream would soon become a reality. Ground was broken for the family’s new home. The ground was cleared and soon a foundation was dug; blocks and then cement were laid. Then masons came and carefully laid the bricks. Carpenters were next on the scene, nailing two-by-fours, framing the new house. After only a few weeks the house was beginning to take shape, which pleased the family. Roof trusses were carefully hoisted into place. Once the outside work was completed attention would be given to the interior of the house. Within a few short months the family would enjoy their new home. They could hardly wait.

What would happen if when the carpenters arrived they became jealous of the masons’ work and in a fit of anger knocked down all the bricks? If when word reached the mason…