If we have injured others through any unjust business transaction, if we have overreached in trade, or defrauded any man, even though it be within the pale of the law, we should confess our wrong, and make restitution as far as lies in our power. It is right for us to restore not only that which we have taken, but all that it would have accumulated if put to a right and wise use during the time it has been in our possession. To Zacchaeus the Saviour said, "This day is salvation come to this house." Not only was Zacchaeus himself blessed, but all his household with him. Christ went to his home to give him lessons of truth, and to instruct his household in the things of the kingdom. They had been shut out from the synagogues by the contempt of rabbis and worshipers; but now, the most favored household in all Jericho, they gathered in their own home about the divine Teacher, and heard for themselves the words of life. It is when Christ is received as a personal Saviour that salvation comes to the soul. Zacchaeus had received Jesus, not merely as a passing guest in his home, but as One to abide in the soul temple. The scribes and Pharisees accused him as a sinner, they murmured against Christ for becoming his guest, but the Lord recognized him as a son of Abraham. For "they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham." Gal. 3:7.

Det er, når Kristus modtages som en personlig Frelser, at frelsen kommer til sjælen. Zakæus havde taget mod Jesus ikke blot som en tilfældig gæst i hjemmet, men som den ene, der skal bo i sjælens tempel. De skriftkloge og farisæerne beskyldte ham for at være en synder. De knurrede, fordi Kristus var hans gæst, men Herren anerkendte ham som en Abrahams søn. Thi "de, som er af tro, de er Abrahams børn". Gal. 3,7.