I didn’t used to love God much. On the other hand, those who are forgiven little, as Jesus said, love little. The account opens with Jesus being invited to the home of Simon the Pharisee. This is really a profound concept, which is … Specifically, the woman took issue with his remark that “all are sinners, bristling at even the suggestion that she herself was a sinner. Theme: We will love the Savior to the degree that we realize we’ve been forgiven by Him. We try to fix our mistakes, but what do we do with our sin? Young's Literal Translation therefore I say to thee, her many sins have been forgiven, because she did love much; but to whom little is forgiven, little he doth love.' I didn’t love anyone except myself very much. We must recognize our need and exalt the one who forgives.
Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven — for she loved much. FORGIVEN MUCH—LOVING MUCH – Luke 7:36-50. 37 And a woman in the town who was a sinner found out that Jesus was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house. Your faith has saved you. The woman’s sins, which were many, were forgiven. The story of the woman in Luke is a sobering reminder that those who’ve been forgiven much should love much.
And those whose lives are not so messed up will not be able to express and experience that deep love for God? Posted by Pastor Greg Allen on February 6, 2011 under 2011 | Preached Sunday, February 6, 2011 from Luke 7:36-50. But each person’s count of wrongs is not what’s important. We all know this story about the “sinful” woman who bathes Jesus’ feet while He was dining at a Pharisee’s home. Grant me big grace, Jesus, especially for the people who’ve brought me the biggest hurt, shame, and pain. He doesn’t speak of the woman’s shame, only of her love. Christian Standard Bible Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that's why she loved much. I used to read these verses and think I loved Jesus so much because of the great mess He pulled me out of. A minister friend once told of a funeral he had conducted where a woman was offended by his message. This woman has been forgiven much, and she is showing much love. Jesus knew who was at his feet, he understood her sin and knew the depth of her heart. That’s still true today. Luke … Luke 7:36-50 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Much Forgiveness, Much Love. Colossians 1:13-142 Philemon may not contain Paul’s usual pattern of teaching gospel truth and then laying out the actions that result from it. But when
WEB. In Luke 7.36-50, we meet another unlikely candidate to be a follower of Jesus. (All Scripture is taken from The New King James Version, unless otherwise indicated). We try to sweep it under the rug, ignore it, justify it...but our sin remains. If anyone had many sins to forgive, it was me. No sin is beyond God’s grace if we turn to him with a broken and contrite heart. But he who has been forgiven little loves little. Because nothing is more daily than messy relationships and the call to forgive. Many Sins Forgiven. How much sin will God forgive? FORGIVEN MUCH. But, he also knew that she had been forgiven for the 500 pieces of silver and her heart towards him was full. We almost read this and think it … I don’t think … The sinful woman knew God’s great forgiveness for her many sins, coming for her there in the person of Christ, and so her response was that she loved much.
But each person’s count of wrongs is not what’s important. FORGIVEN MUCH—LOVING MUCH. I want to love you much more, Jesus, than I currently do. The more we see our need of Him, the more opportunity we have for gratefulness and love for His deep forgiveness. If anyone had many sins to forgive, it was me. All of it! A minister friend once told of a funeral he had conducted where a woman was offended by his message. I suppose the question comes down to this. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” Luke 7:44-47 (NLT) Lord Jesus, we would do well to meditate on this story with great regularity. And, we picture them reclining together, some disciples and other Pharisees around, maybe.
The verse in Luke 7:47 baffles me. Forgiven Much – Loves Much.
But the one … But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” Forgiveness is always possible but only for those who deal deeply and honestly with their own sin. After she is criticized for her use of costly perfume on Jesus’ feet, Jesus reminds Simon Peter that since we have been forgiven much, and subsequently we are to forgive others. “Forgiven Much, Love Much” (Luke 7:36-50) ... Simon the Pharisee didn’t think he needed much forgiveness–he was wrong, but that was what he thought–and so he showed no love for Jesus.