By Pastor Vinnie
One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. Luke 7:36-38
“If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.” Luke 7:39
“And Jesus answering said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he answered, “Say it, Teacher.”
“A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they could not pay, he canceled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Luke 7:41-41
“None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” Romans 3:10-12
Simon answered, “The one, I suppose, for whom he canceled the larger debt.” And he said to him, “You have judged rightly.” Luke 7:43
Then, turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. Luke 7:44
“Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47
And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7: 49-50
“Go, go in peace.”
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11 Comments
This blog has a lot of meat in it. As a woman with a disability I’m frequently targeted as the person needing prayer (for healing) People often miss the point God may wants to heal them through their encounter with me.
Thanks for your thoughts. I agree. We see with human eyes, but only God knows is the real one sinking.
Love this. Interestingly I also just wrote about this same verse!
That is awesome. When I was in Seminary I once had to write a 21-page academic research paper on the verse. I much prefer this more pastoral blog. LOL
I am glad you enjoyed my take.
Feel free to post your link to what you wrote. My readers may enjoy that too.
Blessings!
Thanks Vinnie! Here’s my post:
http://mybeautifulashes.blog/2018/10/20/undeserved-mercy/
Awesome. Undeserved Mercy is a great title.
Thanks for sharing! We bloggers need to stick together, work together, and promote the gospel together!
Agree!!!!
Amen!
I look forward to your work.
Let’s connect, Vinnie. Would love to get you a copy of my book!
Beautiful Ashes: Finding Freedom to Fly Through Faith. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HXTCFNW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_xEEZBbYXP2RNK
That sounds great! Connect with me via my Social Media contact info on this site.
Will do