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Do you know what it is, and how you should use it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Two Debtors\u003c\/b\u003e: How to know if you are going through the motions without Christ's love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Good Samaritan\u003c\/b\u003e: Do you know the most overlooked element of this parable? It may surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Rich Fool\u003c\/b\u003e: Our capacity for self-deception is limitless. Learn the only way to be truly know yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Barren Fig Tree\u003c\/b\u003e: Time is running out, and we have one last chance to cultivate virtue. Will you bear fruit in time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Great Supper\u003c\/b\u003e: There's room for all in the heavenly banquet, but not all will find room. 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