34-35 Compare Mat_5:13; Mar_9:50.
1 Compare Luk_7:34-35; Mat_9:10-13.
2 Our Lord's liking for sinners led the proud, self-righteous
Pharisees and scribes to utter a most precious truth, though they,
indeed, did not intend it thus. "This man is receiving sinners...! "
Far from denying the charge, He... [ Continue Reading ]
13 Compare Job_21:14-15.
17 Compare Jer_31:18-20.
17 The first desire of the prodigal and of all awakened sinners is to
do something themselves to ameliorate their evil condition. "What must
I do to be saved?" This is their constant cry, because they do not
know the Father, and misjudge His love. S... [ Continue Reading ]