20 Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”
How much is necessary to make you repent? There are some days when it does not matter how much Law people preach, we just don't feel like sinners. There are other days when you are faced with more than you think Jesus could ever cover over. But hopefully you can be reminded that all these days are same.
Simplicity would tell us that the only Sin so great that God doesn't forgive is an unrepentant sin. The only sinner who should have his sins retained is an unrepentant sinner. The only sinner who should have his sins forgiven is a repentant sinner. But what kind of sign is necessary for you to recognize that you are a sinner?
Can words teach you that you have fallen short? Can words teach you how great the commands of God are? Can simple words explain the fullness of the wrath of God, or consquences for your sins? All I have are these words, but they explain many signs and miracles which were preformed in Tyre and Sidon. These signs were greater than the simple word of warning given to Sodom.
God's justice requires blood for your sins. He requires punishment for all your transgressions from the least to the greatest. But this is the greatest sign of all, he sent his only son into the flesh to die for the forgiveness of all your transgressions. Jesus Christ suffered "hell" upon the cross for your sins. He died so that you might have life. He died so that you might repent and believe. It is this Word God has given for you to believe and be healed of your wickedness.
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