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What is the significance of the forgiving of the sinful woman in Simon’s house to Christians ?

What is the significance of the forgiving of the sinful woman in Simon’s house to Christians?

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Eric
- Christians should not judge others. It was not right for Simon to judge the woman as sinful
- The fact that Jesus forgave the sinful woman meant that Jesus had the authority to forgive
sins.
- Christians should show compassion to those in need.
- The woman was repentant and therefore Christians should be ready to repent. The sinful
woman washed Jesus’ feet with her tears.
- Christians should show faith in Christ just as the woman was.
- By forgiving the woman, Jesus elevated the role of women who were despised in Jewish
community.
- The fact that Jesus visited Simon, a Pharisees and accepting a sinful woman, leant that Jesus
had come establish a new Israel in which all would be welcomed.
- Christians should be grateful when they have their sins forgiven.
ericmunguti answered the question on September 27, 2018 at 05:24

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