As a pastor I must say that I frequently find myself talking about salvation and how it is an Individuals responsibility, How our salvation is dependent on us and us alone but is it? If we read the verse below you will notice this man’s sins were forgiven but not based on anything he did but rather based on what those around him did. Jesus saw their action and was taken by their faith to the point of forgiving this other individuals sin. Why is this important? Two reasons: the first: we must watch who we surround ourself with so we are sure we can count those around us to lead us to JESUS and second: we must recognize our ability to bring others to JESUS. You could be the difference between heaven and hell for someone.

Pastor Joell Perez


Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”