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Following Jesus' Example

In this passage, we again see Jesus calling Matthew and dining with tax collectors and sinners. When questioned, Jesus responds, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice." This aligns with the sermon's call to follow Jesus' example in reaching out to the spiritually sick. Today, consider who the "tax collectors and sinners" might be in your life or community. Who are the people you tend to avoid or judge? How can you show them Christ's love and mercy? Pray for opportunities to engage with those who might be considered outcasts, remembering that Jesus came for the sick, not the healthy.