The preacher's Sunday service focused on 'forgiving your enemies'. After a lengthy sermon, he asked his congregation how many of them were willing to forgive their enemies. Only about half of them held up their hands.
Not satisfied, he harangued the congregation for another half an hour, then repeated his question. This time, he received a response of 90 percent.
Still not satisfied, he lectured for several more minutes and repeated his question again. Growing weary, everyone responded except for one old gentleman in the rear.
"Mr. Hudson, are you not willing to forgive your enemies?" the preacher bellowed.
"I don't have any," answered the old man.
"Mr. Hudson, that is most unusual. How old are you?" inquired the preacher.
"I'm 93," the old man replied.
"Mr. Hudson, please come up to the front and explain to the congregation how a man can live to be ninety-three years old and not have an enemy in the world," said the preacher.
The old man slowly made his way to the front, turned to face the congregation, and said, "It's easy. I've outlived all of them!"

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