HOW DOES JESUS REGARDS THE SINNERS

If you consider yourself a sinner, do you want to know how will Jesus consider you?

Scripture: 1 John 2:1–2
My little children, I am writing this to you so that you may not sin; but if any one does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the expiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

When the Lord was criticized for eating with sinners, he revealed the purpose of his coming by responding, “They that are in health have no need of a physician; but they that are sick. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:31-32).

One of the most memorable sayings of Jesus on sin is found in Matthew 26:28. It reminds us of the purpose for which Christ left heaven and took on flesh. Jesus said, “For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto the remission of sins.” This ought to enlighten us regarding what Jesus taught about sin. 

Sin is so horrible that only the spotless blood of Jesus can atone for it. His love for the sinner is so deep, he was willing to pour it out. 

Thanks be to our Lord for teaching us the truth about sin and providing the ransom.


Meditation:

The Heart of Jesus, abyss of mercy.

It is enough to remember how Christ welcomed and treated sinners: the publicans, the paralytic, the Magdalene, the adulteress, the good thief, and so many others.

He himself said, “I came into this world to save sinners.”

This attitude of Christ inspires confidence and teaches us how to treat sinners.