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Matthew 25:9

First Nations Version

“The wise ones answered back, ‘There is not enough for all of us. Hurry, go to the village and trade for some more.’

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Turn away from these evil thoughts and pray that, if possible, Creator will forgive you for this wrong way of thinking.

“The ones who listen to me and walk in my ways are like a wise man who built a grand lodge on solid ground.

“Look and listen! I am sending you out like sheep into a pack of wolves, so be as crafty as snakes but as harmless and gentle as doves.

Five of them were foolish and five were wise.

“The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil so our torches will not go out.’