Jesus forgives sins, and healing follows. St Matthew 9.

The sequence of events that occurred when they brought the paralytic to Jesus is significant. First he forgave him; then he healed him: he took up his bed and went home. So in the church we ought to regard the forgiveness of sins as an inestimable treasure, for what follows is complete restoration and healing, indeed everlasting life in our eternal home. Here's the latest podcast of St. Paul's on the Air, on St. Matthew 9.