Forgiveness

Some guys bring a paralytic to see Jesus. Jesus says, "Your sins are forgiven." Why did he not first heal the paralytic's body? Well, if you know yourself to be a sinner, and an ongoing one at that, to hear you are forgiven, is a great relief.  Saints know they are sinners. Read their writings. If you are not aware of your sins and the need of God's mercy, you miss a key point of this story.