July 17th, 2025
Criticism from the Religious
Luke 5:30
"Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"
"Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"
The Pharisees missed the point. Instead of celebrating transformed lives, they criticized Jesus’ association with “sinners.” Religion without love becomes cold judgment. Jesus' heart beats for the broken.
Reflection:
Do you find yourself judging others’ worthiness instead of offering them grace? Are there people you avoid because they don’t “fit” your expectations?
Prayer:
God, guard my heart from pride and spiritual blindness. Help me to love people the way You do—without condition or hesitation.
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