Jesus is more interested in humility and the willingness to repent than holiness; if they come, He'll provide all the righteousness they need.

Jesus is calling sinners, those who know they have done or are doing wrong, to change their minds and behavior. Because the Pharisees believe they are righteous ...

It was a wonder of his grace, that the call was made so effectual. It was a wonder of his grace, that he came to call sinners to repentance, and to assure them ...

Jesus challenges the prejudices of his day. He calls Levi (St Matthew) and awakens him to his human potential and dignity.

9 мар. 2019 г. · The gospel teaches us to help those who are suffering especially from sin and ignorance. Instead of blaming others for their shortcomings and ...

After his discourse with the Scribes and Pharisees, and his healing of the man, sick with the palsy, he went forth from the city of Capernaum, to the sea side.

Jesus is so thorough, taking note of things with reflection and acute interest. Jesus desires immediate obedience from me. Delayed obedience is disobedience.

The Lord honored Levi, whom Hehad called, by immediately going to his feast. For this testified the greater confidence in him. Hence it follows.

In Luke 5:27-32, Jesus calls Levi, a tax-collector, to be His disciple. Tax collectors were despised and hated by most, but Jesus loved him.

" Then it means "accompany, go along with." But it also has a specific meaning, "to follow someone as a disciple." It goes along in the tradition of ...