The publication of Virginia Guiffre’s book Nobody’s Girl sheds light on her encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, after being trafficked by Ghislaine Maxwell, daughter of Robert Maxwell, and her allegations against Prince Andrew.

The Takeaway

As someone inherently judgmental, my initial reaction was to reflect on Matthew 7:1-3: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” This is a very serious warning.

I am also reminded that Romans 3:23 states: “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” The reality is that “there is none righteous, no, not one.” So, why should I avoid that statement? Clearly, I shouldn’t. Only the Lord God, Almighty, is free from falling short.

And since “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23), exercising caution is essential. I personally choose the gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus, our Lord. Sin, after all, is not clearly defined—whether it’s the atrocities of Hitler or small white lies.

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

In Matthew 18:21-35, Peter asks Jesus, “How often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus responds, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” He then tells the parable of the unforgiving servant, illustrating the importance of forgiveness:

“Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But he could not pay, so the master commanded that he be sold, along with his wife and children, to pay the debt. The servant begged for patience, and the master, moved with compassion, forgave him. However, that same servant later refused to forgive a fellow servant who owed him a small debt. When the master learned of this, he was angry and delivered that servant to the torturers until he paid all he owed.

“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

This clearly states that if I don’t forgive others, I won’t be forgiven.

A Prayer for Forgiveness

Our Father in heaven,

Hallowed be Your name.

Your kingdom come,

Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us our daily bread,

And forgive us our sins,

For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from the evil one. (Luke 11:2-4)

And in Matthew 6:13, we conclude with a doxology:

"For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen."