Focus Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13
The Bible teaches that there are none that are righteous (Rom 3:10-20). All are sinners and are called to repent. Only through faith Christ Jesus is this possible (1 Cor 1:30-31, 2 Cor 5:21, Phi 3:9). Left to ourselves, we cannot and are unable to seek or desire God. Therefore, God himself must descend from heaven down to us to shine the light of the Gospel, which is the Glory of God through his Son by which the blinding veil of sin can be removed (2 Cor 4:4). Nothing hinders God from coming to us no matter our socio-economic estate in this world system (e.g. lepers, tax collectors, prostitutes, thieves, etc….) that we are to be found. He has come to save that which is lost, in accordance to his Sovereignty and Divine purposes established before the world was created.
Have you believed in Jesus, who is the only answer to the true sickness in man’s heart?
(Other suggested scripture readings for further reflection and study: Rom 5:12-21, 8:28-30, 1 Cor 15:21-22, Eph 1:3-10)