Matthew 9:9-13… You should read it!
The mission of Jesus stands in stark contrast to the expectations of many religious people!
And nothing has changed! Jesus saw a hated tax collector and called him saying “Follow me!” … An invitation (almost a “summons”) to discipleship!
He offered “redemptive fellowship” to “tax collectors and sinners” and was criticized for it… His mission that He clearly articulated? …”I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance!”
And nothing has changed… that is still His desire and mission (and we are called to perpetuate and further it!”
Coffee With The Lord 