I desire mercy and not sacrifice.

“Come and be one of my disciples!”  So Levi left everything, sprang up, and went with him."

"Soon Levi held a reception in his home with Jesus as the guest of honor. Many of Levi’s fellow tax collectors and other guests were there."

"But the Pharisees and teachers of the Law complained bitterly to Jesus’ disciples about his eating with such notorious sinners."

"Jesus answered them, “It is the sick who need a doctor, not those in good health.   My purpose is to invite sinners to turn from their sins, not to spend my time with those who think themselves already good enough.”  (Luke 5: 27 - 32 TLB)

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