Two Thieves, Two Responses: A Reflection on Attitudes to Sin
The second thief had his eyes on God. He wasn’t seeking to escape his punishment. Rather, he confessed his sin, he accepted that God’s judgment was right. He asked not for escape, but for reconciliation. His heart was in exactly the right place, submitted to God. Therefore, his eyes were primed and ready to see The Son of God on the cross next to him.
April 1, 2025
