Evangelism without Prejudice

Matthew 9:9-13 

We see the heart of God as the God-man Jesus Christ calls Matthew, a “sinner,” to follow Him. Jesus not only calls Matthew but enters Matthew’s house to dine with “tax collectors and sinners.” God’s heart is always for the sick and downtrodden, who know they are sick. He has never been overly concerned with pursuing those that think themselves well by their own efforts. It turns out our God is extremely merciful to the sinner who turns away from sin and embraces the salvation that only Jesus can offer. (Luke 5:32, 19:5-10) 


Questions for further thought:
1. How have you been tricked into thinking God’s love is conditional and is dependent on your own efforts?

​2. Which of these “religions” would most closely characterize your world view and why? (1) The religion of human achievement or (2) The religion of Divine accomplishment?


​Challenge: Commit today to following Jesus Christ more closely and to “walking in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Eph. 4:1)