God Quote-Forgiven Much Loved Much

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in Luke 7:41 and 42.

Jesus said this to a Pharisee named Simon, “A man loaned money to two people. 500 pieces of silver to one, and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?”

How would you answer that question? Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.” Jesus said, “You have judged correctly.”

He was drawing attention to a woman in the room who had lived a sinful life. She was at the feet of Jesus, wetting his feet with her tears. Jesus said to Simon, “Her many sins have been forgiven-for she loved much. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”

At the cross, Jesus died to pay the debt for our many sins. That kind of debt relief is both humbling and a cause for celebration.

Luke 7:41 and 42-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com