Because the person had shortened their cross, it is now too short to reach the other side. They realize too late that the weight they complained about was exactly what they needed to bridge the gap to their salvation. Key Themes of the Story
It encourages believers to carry their "cross" with patience ("du-o frate cu răbdare"). 5.De-ai lua pe umr crucea
Trying to avoid difficulties ("cutting the cross") can lead to failure when it matters most. Because the person had shortened their cross, it
Eventually, the person reaches a deep chasm or abyss that must be crossed to enter Heaven. There is no bridge, and the only way to get across is to lay one's cross over the gap. Trying to avoid difficulties ("cutting the cross") can
The story, often associated with the poem (Do not cut from the cross), conveys a powerful message about the trials we face in life. The Central Story (The Parable)