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However, “the father doesn’t even listen to it,” writes Bunch. “He cuts the son’s plan off in the middle, and calls for the robe, ring and shoes. Whatever we offer God in return for his blessing, or what we promise to do to earn our salvation, it will never be enough. God doesn’t want to hear our plan, he wants us to admit we can’t do it on our own and depend on his mercy and grace.”