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Matthew 18:32

First Nations Version

“The ruler had the man brought to him and said, ‘You worthless servant! How could your heart be so cold? I forgave you all your debt because you begged me to.

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From these Sacred Teachings we can see that we Tribal Members have not followed our own tribal laws. Our Sacred Teachings have spoken against us, giving us nothing to say in our own defense, and proving that we, along with all the people of the world, stand guilty. And we must give an answer to the Great Spirit for what we have done.


“‘You have betrayed my trust,’ he said to the man. ‘Your own words will decide your fate! If you thought I was this way,


“The headman said to him, ‘You have broken the trust I gave you and have proven you are lazy and no good. If you knew I was a harsh man,


“The ruler felt sorry for the servant, set him free, and released him from his debt.


When his fellow servants saw this, it made their hearts fall to the ground. They went to the ruler and told him the sad story.


Why would you not do the same for your fellow servant?’


When the Great Spirit decides, no mercy will be shown to those who have not shown mercy. On the other hand, the ones who have shown mercy will have mercy shown to them. So then, mercy wins the victory over judgment.





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