Matthew
Chapter 18
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And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray.
Pridie Roxy's Note
Apr 23
Pulpit commentary: "No one may safely go on sinning, or living in careless unconcern, with the expectation of being finally found and saved. There is a limit to the patience of the Lord. If a man will not open his heart to good inspirations and cooperate with preventing grace, he will not be found and brought home. God forces no one to be saved against his will"