"Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven--for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." Luke 7:47
This woman "who had lived a sinful life" (v. 37) showed her love and gratitude to Jesus through washing and kissing his feet. But Simon the Pharisee showed little love or gratitude toward Jesus. Simon was forgiven little not because his sin was little but because he did not realize his great need for Jesus. This self-righteous man did not humble himself before Christ in order to receive the forgiveness that he needed just as much as the woman. The humble experience great forgiveness and thus feel great love. The proud experience little forgiveness and thus feel little love.
Father, help me to fully realize the depth of my need for you, to humble myself before you that I might experience your grace, and then to love you greatly like this woman.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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