Luke 7:31-50
God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who accept it.
People turned to God in response to the preaching of both John and Jesus.
They have many reasons to reject the Jesus when they don't accept the truth.
Jesus knew this woman is a sinner, because she loved Jesus much, so her sin has been forgiven. She turned to Jesus with tear, kiss and put oil on Jesus' head.
He who has been forgiven little loves little.
Simon shows Jesus no special courtesy. But a common prostitute, to whom she has opened up the possibility of forgiveness, pours out her gratitude in lavish love, not caring what anyone thinks.
Jesus reads Simon's thoughts and takes them up in his story. The woman's love does not earn forgiveness, it follows it.
Jesus said to her,"Your sins are forgiven, your faith has saved you; go in peace."
Why?
Jesus came to this world for the sinners, no matter how much sin has, one who loves Jesus and repent to his sin, his sins will be forgiven. This is the mercy of God.
Open up the possibility of forgiveness to Jesus, God will pour out mercy to us.
Jesus is God so he forgives sins.
How?
Keep preaching the gospel to anyone we don't know who accept it. Unbelievers always have many reasons. Our faith to the Lord is more important. He who has been forgiven much loves much.
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