Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-06-20

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neglect and insult. There was ono
however, who fully appreciated ms
real worth, a woman OF the street v.t,
had doubtless seen him enter or disc
observed him at meat through tro
open doorway. Knowing him ia o,o
thing, but to love him is quite on.
other. Do not confound this wnra,
with Mary Magdalene, there is no coo.
nection at all. Jesus always drow IA
himself the sinful ones: it was fo-
that purpose he came into the world
to bear our sins (Matt. 1:21. Is,
$3.50. This woman was, however
sinner who no longer ran after bs-
sin, but one who was repentaut Tts
is shown by (D her sorrow tween
ing); (2) her humble service lw'riro
his feet), and CD her gift Of love me-
alabaster box), this latter having I'M.
doubtedly been an accessory of her
life of sin. but now devoted to q mora
noble use. As the odor filed -Aa
house the self-satisfied Phariser snasa
"within himself" but he who discern.
eth the thoughts and intents of Tho
heart knew not only how great a sin.
ner she had been, but knew also Tie
cloak Of self-righteousnes worn by
Simon. Her purity and holiness had
been shattered like the alabastor hoy
and Jesus proceeds to SKATER S'mnrs
shell of self complacency by putting
forth one of his matchless parchIes
Jesus Speaks to Simon.
A certain creditor. undCuhteflv
meaning himself, had two dcbtors. By
inference this woman and this Phari
see, Both alike were bankrupt ane
owed about $3.50 and the other zen
times as much, about SIS Roth
alike, however, received forgiveness
Tell me-" says the Master. (which
debtor will love most?" The phla.
sees reply was the logical one, they
both depend upon the mercy Of tie
creditor. hence the gratitude win he
in ratio to the amount forgiven Much
had been required. hence much for
given. Jesus Immediately turns Tia
Pharisee's answer to q practical ar7li
Simon's mouth he makes one OF he
most complete and practical arr.i.a.
lions of applied Christianity in tie
gospel REGARD. To paraphrase Jesus
says: "Simon, came into your tousa
and the most common courtesy Of
washing a guests feet you neglected
yet this woman has washed my feet
with her tears, an evidence Of her r.
pentance, while you sit there with Dry
eyed cynicism. She has wiped ny
feet with the hairs of her head her
glory and crown has been laid at II?
feet while you have not so much IS
offered me a towel to wipe the dist
off my feet as | left my sandals al
your door. Simon you gave me 10
kiss, that common mark of n courteous
welcome, vet this woman has 1C'
ceased to kiss my feet since the time
/ came into your house. The anno'r,
ing oil, common olive oil, you neglect
ed to use, yet the precious oil Of her
treasure she has thankfully poured
upon my feet Simon, your life Is
life of works so are these acts Of this
woman, but your life IA one Of zeal
while her acts have been prompted
by love"
In another place Jesus tells us thai
II We love him we will do the things
he commands us and that he and the
Father will come and abide with Us
Hers was the heroic love of one Vlo
nuth ha 4 30,
herself into an unbidden house OF re
freshment and perform those neslecl1
ed mental duties, the result OF WhlCl
was that reward for her faith -
meant forgiveness of her sins.
her attention to these duties she way
unconsciously rebuking the vanity o.
Simon's self merit while at the SAINT
time she was showing to the woril
fine example of the gratitude OF
saved one. Paul later expressed
most forcefully in the fourth chaN'a
of his letter to the Romans.
The Great Creditor.
This woman knew she had no me'I
of her own and hence she threw As
self at the feet of Jesus, claimed "
righteousness and compassion ana
the same time by her acts she sh'"'
the attitude of her heart and OF oo'
she had the desire Of her heart
has always been so for has not
Master said, Happy are they VI"
hunger and thirst after Righteousness
for they shall be fed?"
After this practical sermon OF
piled Christianity" TO simon Js,
turns to the woman, nameless so
as the Scripture record is conar.-'
and with infinite and a heavenly u.
in his voice he said: "Thy ta''h 1l
saved thee, go in peace" "Who is VI
creator" they asked.
Jesus teaches us that though
be degrees Of guilt, all alike Ill.,
come to God for forgiveness.
that he, the Great Creator, is the
to whom we owe our debt Of sins
who alone can without merit
charge that debt and send us io''-
peace.