231 this is, in short, the course of the world: whoever can steal and rob openly goes free and secure, unmolested by any one, and even demands that he be honored. meanwhile the little sneak-thieves, who have once trespassed, must bear the shame and punishment to render the former godly and honorable. but let them know that in the sight of god they are the greatest thieves, and that he will punish them as they are worthy and deserve.
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