After the sudden passing of his parents, Mark found himself facing not only the emotional burden of their loss but also the financial challenges that came with it. To make ends meet, he took a job as a cashier at a local grocery store. The job was far from glamorous, but it put food on the table and paid the bills during this difficult time.

One ordinary day, as Mark was working his usual shift, a familiar customer entered the store. It was Mr. Thompson, an elderly man who was well-known in the neighborhood. What set Mr. Thompson apart was that he was blind but had an unwavering spirit and a keen sense of honesty.

As Mr. Thompson approached Mark’s checkout counter, he handed over a crumpled $20 bill, intending to pay for his groceries. However, in the midst of their transaction, Mark realized that he had mistakenly given Mr. Thompson $1500 in change instead of $15. It was an honest mistake, but Mark couldn’t help but feel the weight of his financial struggles press upon him.

Torn between the need for money to cover his expenses and the moral dilemma of what had just occurred, Mark made a difficult decision. He pocketed some of the extra money, rationalizing that it would help him with his mounting debts and expenses.