Jesus Forgives Sins and Heals a man of Palsy
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This story demonstrates Jesus' power to not only heal physically, but to heal spiritually through forgiveness of sin. What a beautiful thing!
A bedridden, paralyzed man desiring to be healed was brought to a large gathering, but unable to get him close to the Savior, his friends took him to the roof of the house where the Savior was and lowered him down. Seeing this demonstration of faith, with great purpose not yet known to His listeners, the Savior declared, "Man, they sins are forgiven thee." ... The Savior knew that many people followed Him because of His mighty miracles. Already He had turned water to wine, cast out unclean spirits, and healed the nobleman's son, a leper, Peter's mother-in-law, and many others. But with this paralyzed man, the Lord chose to give evidence to both disciple and detractor of His unique role as Savior of the world.
Craig A. Cardon; April 2013, General Conference
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Isaiah 1:18 paints the picture of of sins being red as scarlet, but they can be made white as snow through repentance. The Savior has the power to forgive sin.
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