Jesus spoke up…”A certain creditor had two debtors; the owed five hundred denarii, the other fifty. When they could not pay, he canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?”
Simon answered, “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the greater debt.”
And Jesus said to him, “You have judged rightly.”
“Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love.
But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” And said…”Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:40-50.
Jesus compares Simon's acts as a host to the sinful woman's acts of love.Simon's Acts | The Sinful Woman's Acts |
No water to wash feet | Washed feet with tears, wiped with hair |
No kiss of welcome | Kissed feet continually |
No scented olive oil for his guest's hair | Poured perfume on his feet |
Amen.
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