Knowing that you raised them such that they can fend and provide for themselves so that they face no financial problems once you pass is a much, much better feeling.
Hmmm, I consider myself a reasonably well educated man with an above average grasp of the English language, if such a thing can be said to exist, but this is the first time I’ve noticed the relationship between “penitence” and “penitentiary”. Thank you.
Wrong. Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery having stones thrown at her “go your way and sin no more.” Everyone leaves off the “sin no more” part. He offers forgiveness but expects something in return – a willingness to turn from sin.
That explains a lot…like jet lag.