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In the illustration, the sinner is likened
to a valuable coin which has been lost. The
woman does not take a lax attitude towards
her lost possession. No. First she lights a
lamp, necessarily expending oil, so that
she can see clearly. Next, instead of
simply glancing here and there, she uses a
broom or some utensil to sweep her house so
that she can reach places that might
otherwise be inaccessible to her. Above
all, she searches carefully. There is no
hint of indifference, only diligence. This
coin was valuable; she must find it at all
costs (www.allaboutjesuschrist.org).
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