In this homily, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, states “I believe that Zacchaeus got a big boost because he experienced acceptance and love from Jesus. He learned and knew the gift of love. For the first time in his life, Zaccheus wasn’t judged or labeled. His self-esteem "grew" at that moment. He also experienced forgiveness. He may have been hated and despised by society but with God, there was still hope.  Zacchaeus grew because he had learned to give instead of thinking only of himself. He couldn’t make himself taller but he was able to be more generous.”

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