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EVIL THOUGHTS

Jesus got in the boat, crossed the water and came to his own town. Then some people appeared, bringing him a paralytic stretched out on a bed.  Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, "Courage, my child, your sins are forgiven."  And at this some scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." Knowing what was in their minds Jesus said, "Why do you have such wicked thoughts in your hearts?  Now, which of these is easier to say, "Your sins are forgiven," or to say, "Get up and Walk"? 
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But to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins, he said to the paralytic, "get up, and pick your bed and go off home." And the man got up and went home. A feeling of awe came over the crowd when they saw this, and they praised God for giving such power to men.

Heavenly Father, this Gospel presents many sentiments, kindness, love, awe, courage, praise and wickedness.  You are loving Father, your Son came to give us life, to set us free from every bondage.  I am to follow Christ Jesus steps to reach out to my fellow creatures in need. Help me Lord to appreciate God's miracles manifest in all His creatures.  Give me a pure heart. May your love remain in me Lord.

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.




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