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The unjust judge

A widow persists to get justice.
Contributed by Didier Martin
Story also available on our translated websites: Spanish, German
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Jesus told His disciples this parable to teach them that they should always pray and never become discouraged. – Slide 1
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In a certain town there was a judge who didn’t fear God and didn’t respect people. – Slide 2
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A widow in that same town kept coming to see him pleading for her rights. – Slide 3
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For a long time the judge didn’t want to do anything … – Slide 4
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But the widow would not stop asking him. – Slide 5
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The judge got tired of her persistence … – Slide 6
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… the widow just kept pleading and pleading. – Slide 7
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She would not give up … – Slide 8
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The judge worried that she might wear him out! – Slide 9
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So eventually he agreed to hear her case and make sure she was treated fairly. – Slide 10
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Jesus then explained to His disciples: ‘If this corrupt judge can be made to hear and help, don’t you realise that our caring God will hear the cry of those who call to Him for help and give them the help they need?’ – Slide 11
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