HOW MANY POINTS DO YOU NEED TO GET INTO HEAVEN?


A man died and went to heaven.  Saint Peter met him at the pearly gates.

Saint Peter greeted the man and said, "OK, here's how it works.  You need one hundred points to make it through these pearly gates.  You tell me all the good things you've done in your earthly life, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was.  When you reach a hundred, you can come in.  Get the idea?"

"OK," the man said, "I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart."

"That's wonderful," replied Saint Peter.  "That's worth three points."

"Three points?" the man said. "Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithes and service."

"Terrific!" said Saint Peter.  "That's certainly good for one point."

"One point?  Alright, how about this.  I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."

"Fantastic!  That's two more points," Saint Peter said.

"Two points!" the man cried out in desperation.  "At this rate, the only way I'll get into heaven is by the grace of God!"

"A hundred points!  Come on in!"