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“We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.”

Desmond Tutu

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This quote means that the people we think are not good enough might end up in a good place after death, like heaven. God is kind and forgiving, even to people who have made many mistakes. Imagine a person who has done bad things in their life but later changes and regrets their actions. Instead of only keeping perfect people in heaven, God gives everyone a chance to be there if they are sorry and try to do better. This teaches us not to judge others too harshly, as everyone can change and improve. We can apply this by being more understanding and forgiving towards others, recognizing that everyone has flaws but also the potential for goodness.

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Compassion Divine mercy Faith Forgiveness Grace Heaven Redemption Spirituality
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