Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Party Poopers...

And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”(Luke 5:30-32 ESV)
Levi was giving a wonderful party to share with his friends his newfound relationship with Jesus. It was well-attended and going well, when these Pharisees and scribes complained about Jesus' choice of company. They couldn't say they had not been invited, because Jesus had called on them to repent. They were upset because His being there demolished their own view of being right with God. Their self-righteousness was insulted, and they wanted everyone else to be as miserable as they were.

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