In the Bible, when Jesus is asked about how many times a sinner should be forgiven, he replies seventy times seven times. (The number generally isn’t interpreted literally; it’s more often interpreted as some very large, uncertain number that suggests God is forgiving). Lloyd quotes this Bible passage to emphasize that, while people with addictions may not be perfect, Jesus advocated mercy for sinners and so anyone who believes in Jesus should offer a similar mercy. Macy ends the book proper by clearly restating one of her main arguments: since the federal government seems to be incapable (or at least unwilling) to fully address the opioid crisis, local community leaders will have to do the job on their own.