This dialogue between us and God was written by Hugh Nibley. I have taken the liberty to make a few changes.
He: Willingly. But tell me first, what will you do with it?
We: Well...ah...we will go on doing pretty much what we have been doing; after all, isn't that why we are asking for an extension?
He: And isn't that exactly why I want to end it soon--because you show no inclination to change? Why should I reverse the order of things so that you can go on doing the very things I want to put an end to?
We: But is what we are doing so terribly wrong? The church is growing. We spend time with our families. We attend our meetings and fulfill our religious duties. We are pursuing our careers and becoming self-reliant. Why shouldn't we go on doing the things which have made the nation and the church great?
He: Haven't I made it clear enough to you what kind of greatness I expect of my offspring? Forget the statistics; you are capable of better things--your religious and daily activities don't impress me in the least.
We: But why should we quit when all we are doing is what each considers to be the best for himself and his family?
He: Because it is not you but I who decides what that shall be, and I have told you a hundred times what is best for you individually and collectively--and that is repentance, not matter who you are.
We: We find your inference objectionable, Sir -- quite unacceptable.
He: I know
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