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Thursday, August 31, 2006 Excuse An explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness. "I should do it, but . . ." "I knew it was wrong, but . . ." "I shouldn't tell this, but . . ." What follows the word "but" in each case is an excuse. Something said to justify the action or inaction. ~~~~~~~ Excuses may explain, but they never justify. How much better it would be if the word "but" was replaced by a period "." "I should do it." "I knew it was wrong." "I shouldn't tell this." ~~~~~~~ Read in the Gospel of Luke 14:16-24 to find out what happens to those who make excuses. (To put it mildly, it isn’t pleasant.) |
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