The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1912-06-21

Visit the nome OF the dTlstoCfd' Sihoh
but instead of being treated with
courtesy he is Inundated by studied
neglect and insult. There was one.
however. who fully appreciated his
real worth, a woman Of the street who
had doubtless seen him enter or else
observed him AZ meat through the
open doorway. Knowing him is one
thing. but to love him is quite an.
other. DO not confound this woman
with Mary Magdaiene. there IL no con.
nection at all. Jesus always drew to
himself the sinful ones. II was for
that purpose he came into the world.
to bear our sins Matt. 1:21. lisa
$500. This woman was. however. n
sinner who no longer ran after her
sin. but one who was rcrentant. This
is shown by D her sorrow weep
ing): i2) her humble service twiping
his feeU. and 90 her gift OF love Uhe
alabaster box). this latter having IN.
doubtedly been an accessory OF her
life Of sin. but now devoted to n more
noble use As the odor filled the
house the selfsatisfcd Pharisee spake
"within himself" but he who discern.
eth the thoughts and intents OF the
heart knew not only how great ain.
ner she had been. but knew also the
cloak OF selfrighteousnes worn by
Simon. Her purity and holiness had
been shattered like the slabaster box
and Jesus proceeds to shatter Simon's
shell Of self complacency by putting
forth one Of his matchless parallels.
Jesus Speaks TO Simon.
A certain creditor. undoubtedly
meaning himself. had two debtors, by
inference this woman and this Phari.
see. Both alike were bankrupt. one
owed about $3.50 and the other ten
times as much. about sS5. Roth
alike. however. received forgiveness.
Tell me-" says the Master. (which
debtor will love most" The Phari.
sees reply was the logical one: they
both depend upon the mercy Of the
In ratio to the amount forgiven. Much
had been required. hence much for.
given Jesus Immediately turns the
Pharisec's answer to practical appli.
cation Taking the words ont ~
Simon's mouth he makes one az the
most complete and practical nprllca.
lions Of applied Christianity IN the
gospel record. To paraphraso Jesus
says: "Simon. ] came into your rouse
and the most common courtesy OF
washing a guests feet Won neglected
yet this woman has washed nv feet
with her tears. an evidence Of her re-
pentance. while you sit there with dr.,
feet with the hairs OF her head her
glory and crown has been laid NJ my
feet while you have not 30 much ms
offered me a towel To wipe the dust
OF my feet as ! left my sandals NJ
your door Simon you gave me ne
kiss. that common mark Of q courteous
welcome, yet this woman has not
ceased to kiss my feet since the time
| came into your house The annoint
ing oil. common olive oil, you neglect
cd TO use. yet the precious oil Of he,
treasure she has thankfully poured
upon my feet Simon. your life Is q
life OF works SO are these acts OF this
woman. but your life IL one OF yea
while her acts have been prompted
by love"
In another place Jesus tells us that
n We love him We will do the things
he commands us and that he and the
Father will come and abide with us
nar. hn ha.Atn lou s~f IA.
having lost her shame dared to thrust
herself into an unhidden house of re
freshment and perform those neglect
| ed mental duties, the result Of which
was that reward for her faith tha'
meant forgiveness Of her sins n!
her attention to these duties she wal
uncOnsciously rebuking the vanity o.
S!mOn's self merit while at the same
time she was showing to the world q
fine example Of the gratitude Of Z
saved one. Paul later expressed 4
most fOrcefully In the fourth chaptel
| OF his letter to the Romans.
The Great Creditor.
This woman knew she had no meri
Of her own and hence she threw her
self at the feet OF Jesus. claimed hi,
Righteousness and compassion and a
the same time by her acts she showed
the attitude Of her heart and Of cours.
she had the desire Of her heart I
has always been SO for has not thu
Master said. Happy are they WHIT
hunger and thirst after Righteousness
/ for they shall be fed?"