Monday, October 20, 2014

Grace for your spirit October 20, 2014

Grace for your spirit
When the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, "Why is your Teacher eating with tax collectors and sinners?"  Matthew 9:11

The Pharisees felt that their mission was to represent God on the earth. They reckoned themselves to be righteous and did not wish to be infected by the sinful people around them.  Jesus the only truly righteous one, loved to be around people in need.  Like a physician is drawn to sick people in need, Jesus was drawn to sinners in need.
Sometimes our church buildings become sanctuaries for saints, instead of hospitals for sinners.  Which reputation do we prefer?  It is a shame to worship with sinners, or our mission to do so?

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