The Meaning behind the Alabaster Jar of Perfume
Lusiana Official Writer
“Two
people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred
denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him
back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him
more?
Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.”
“You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.” – Luke 7:41-43
Through
this parable, Jesus compared the deeds of Simon, a Pharisee, and the
love of a woman who was known as a sinner (1 Corinthians 7: 36-50). In
this story, Simon realized love in a limited way, by inviting Him to a
dinner at but not treating Him with respect. The woman, on the other
hand, treated Jesus unexpectedly with a great respect by anointing
Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. Many considered what she did as
wasting an expensive item, but Jesus saw it as an expression of a great
love.
Simon and the woman greeted Jesus by their own conscience
and understanding about love and forgiveness that they received. Jesus’
death on the cross is a proof of a true salvation granted by God to
every single one of us. This is also a proof of how great God’s love is
for every single one of us. Now, the question is, how can we appreciate
the meaning of this salvation? Do we consider it a great forgiveness or a
small one? Are we like Simon or the woman?
We present our
offerings not as means of achieving salvation, but rather because we
have been redeemed by his sacrifice on the cross. We have to celebrate
our salvation by giving the best offering for Him. Are you also willing
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