In the gospel (Lk 7: 36-50), Simon the Pharisee thinks he is the righteous one who is worthy to be in the company of Jesus and that the adulterous woman was the sinful one, unworthy to be with Jesus.
In Simon’s mind, his reasonings were; if Jesus were a prophet or teacher, he would know people’s character. He would know this woman was a sinner, he would not allow her to touch him in a very improper way.
Jesus did not say that the woman was not a sinner. Jesus only said that the man was a sinner too, and in fact a worse sinner than the woman.
A few gentle and encouraging words of Jesus enable to change her life: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace," (Lk 7: 50).
Forgiveness is not always easy. There is no peace without forgiveness. Those who come to Jesus in repentance and faith will be forgiven. Jesus forgives, restores and strengthens all those who come to him in faith and repentance.
“Forgive, Lord, the guilt of my sin.”
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