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Rim didn’t care and continued

beating him. The stranger

screamed, “Don’t you fear God?

You are beating an innocent

man.” Rim answered, “Why

should I fear? This stick in my

hand belongs to God and I am

the servant of God. You should

not interfere with the work of

God and his servant.”

The stranger hesitated and spoke,

“Wait. Please don’t beat me. I am sorry for picking the fruits.

This is your garden and I should seek your permission before

entering into it. So, forgive me and set me free.” Rim smiled and

said, “Don’t use God’s name to justify your ill deeds.” And set

the stranger free.

Glossary

orchard : Fruit garden

stranger : someone you do not know
ashamed : feeling guilty or low
interfere : involve in an unnecessary situation / tamper
with

innocent : not guilty
hesitate : to stop because of fear or uncertainty

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