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June 17, 2013 0 0

Matthew 18: 21 – 22

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

That’s it, Lord! I’ve got her now!
I’ve forgiven that so-and-so 489 times
the next is her last – after that she’ll see what’s what!
That’s what you said, isn’t it, Lord?
That’s the limit and I’ve kept a count.
I’m sorry if I’ve got it wrong – but you know that…
after all how many times have I said that to you…?

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written by Bill Hunter
The Howe of Fife Church of Scotland