Why did Jesus call Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him—and then sit at a table with sinners?
In Matthew 9:9–13, Jesus makes a powerful statement about mercy, grace, and the true purpose of His mission. When the Pharisees questioned why He associated with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus answered with words that still challenge us today:
“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”
Jesus didn't come to call those who believed they were already righteous. He came to seek the lost, restore the broken, and call sinners to repentance.
Discover the deeper meaning behind Matthew 9:9–13 and why Jesus' message of mercy still matters today.
📖 “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” — Matthew 9:13
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