I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.

[Jesus] said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him."  (Matthew 9: 9 NABRE)

Was Matthew qualified to be an apostle?  He was chosen and qualified by Jesus.  We have hope.

"And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified."  (Romans 8 : 30 NABRE)

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