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The man goes to heaven and sees thousands of clocks.

Curious, he asks Peter what they represent.

Peter smiles:

“Each person on earth has a clock. Every time someone sins, the hand moves forward.”

The man asks, “Where’s my clock?”

Peter replies: “In the office. Moses has been using it as a fan.”

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