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 pleased the  Saviour,  which  gave  brighter  promise  of perseverance — the  disobedient  Samaritan  or  the obedient, but  thankless,  nine? There is  another  incident in  Christ's  life  that  answers  that. Simon, the rich Pharisee,  regardless  of  public  opinion,  one  day invited the  Nazarene  to  his  house  and  table. His action was  courageous,  and  Jesus  by  accepting tacitly commended  him. But somehow  the  occasion was  cold  and  formal. With all  their  courtesy and efforts  to  please,  something  was  lacking — what? Lore. And presently  there  rushes  in  from  the  street a woman — a  converted  harlot — who  with  passionate fervor casts  herself  at  Jesus's  feet. Immediately Simon orders  the  servants  to  eject  her,  but  Jesus  answers: "  Nay,  Simon,  for  I  say  to  thee  she  hath honored  Me  more  than  thou.  Thou  gavest  Me  no water  for  My  feet,  nor  oil  for  My  head,  nor  the  kiss  of welcome,  but  she  hath  anointed  My  feet  with  precious ointment,  and  bathed  them  with  her  tears,  and dried  them  with  her  hair,  and  kissed  them  again  and again  in  the  greatness  of  her  love." Love, then,  is  the one thing  necessary,  of  itself  all-sufficient  in  God's eyes,  and  without  which  all  else  is  nothing. Your mission, your  conversion,  has  been  made  in  vain,  and will not  endure  if  it  has  failed  to  fill  your  heart  with love. But how  are  you  to  know? Well, now  that your sinful  leprosy  is  cured,  are  you  serving  God  in outward  form  only  or  with  your  heart  of  hearts? Your human  respect,  your  former  hates  and  prejudices— do  they  remain? Is your  aim  merely  to  do the  Father's  bidding,  or  to  gladden  His  heart  by  do-