Luke 15:1-2 “All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to him. And the Pharisees and scribes were complaining, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’”
Jesus does indeed welcome sinners who come to Him. You and I are sinners, too, but we’re sinners who have the privilege of leading, shepherding, and discipling other sinners today. None of us is worthy–so just celebrate Jesus today!
In welcoming sinners Jesus was doing good but for His efforts He was criticized.
In welcoming sinners Jesus was doing a good thing but for His efforts He received criticism.