But the Son of God looked up and saw their faith—the faith of the four men—and it pleased Him. It was like a cup of refreshment that satisfied the longings of His soul—He saw the brightness of their faith when He looked upon them. And He said to the sick man, “Son, be of good cheer, thy sins are forgiven thee.” The Pharisees were aghast, and began to reason: “What does He say? Thy sins are forgiven? That is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” They even doubted His power, now. They were