As was shared today in a discussion; I KNOW that there IS God, and we shall ALL give account of every word/action/thought we dwelt on in life!
I was allowed back, after my accident to share what I can!
Major thing to note in respose to your question: “Is there any fear of God left anywhere?” Is that The Word of God dined with sinners!
First, Jesus did not come to save the “righteous”a
Jesus stated, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (recorded in Luke 5:32 and Matthew 9:13).
The Meaning of the Statement
• The Physician Analogy: Right before this statement, Jesus compared Himself to a doctor, saying, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick” (Theopolis Institute). A person who thinks they are healthy will not look for medical help.
• Self-Righteousness vs. Acknowledging Sin: As discussed on Hermeneutics Stack Exchange, Jesus did not mean there are people who are morally perfect. Instead, the “righteous” refer to people—like the Pharisees—who viewed themselves as morally superior and saw no need for God’s grace.
• The Target of His Call: The “sinners” were people who recognized their brokenness, guilt, and need for forgiveness (such as tax collectors and outcasts).
Context in the Gospels
• Jesus spoke these words after calling Matthew (Levi) to be a disciple and eating dinner with tax collectors and social outcasts.
• The religious leaders (Pharisees) complained that Jesus was associating with “sinners”.
• Jesus used the moment to show that His mission is to bring healing, mercy, and a changed life to those humble enough to admit they need a Savior.
Jesus eating with sinners is a famous Biblical event recorded in Matthew 9:10-13, Mark 2:15–22, and Luke 5:29–39.
The Story
• The Setting: Jesus ate a meal at the house of Matthew (also called Levi), a Jewish tax collector who left his post to become a disciple. Matthew invited many of his friends, including other tax collectors and social outcasts.
• The Conflict: The Pharisees and religious legalists saw Jesus sharing a meal with these individuals and criticized His disciples, asking, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” In that culture, sharing a table signified deep friendship, acceptance, and community.
• Jesus’ Response: Jesus replied with a famous metaphor: “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” He added, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Key Meanings
• Mercy over Legalism: Jesus rejected the self-righteous separation practiced by the Pharisees, choosing instead to show compassion and grace.
• The Physician Analogy: He compared Himself to a doctor going to help the sick rather than isolating Himself from people with moral or spiritual flaws.
• Reaching the Lost: The act showed that Jesus’ mission was to seek out and redeem those who felt hopeless or rejected by religious society.
I am touched by this fact! In this time, we NEED (ALL of us!) A relationship with Jesus! I cannot say it enough! Yes, we are ALL sinners! No! There is not a single one righteous among us!
The phrase “There is no one righteous, not even one” comes from Romans 3:10 in the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul quotes Old Testament passages like Psalm 14:1–3.
Key Meaning and Context
• Universal Sin: The text teaches that all human beings fall short of God’s moral standard and cannot earn righteousness through their own good works.
• Old Testament Roots: Paul weaves together verses from Psalms and Ecclesiastes to show that human corruption and the turn away from God apply universally to both Jews and Gentiles.
• The Need for Grace: According to Christian theology, this condition highlights why salvation comes as a free gift through faith in Jesus Christ rather than self-reliance or moral boasting.
I do not mean to share what I myself am dealing with daily! But, rather to point out FACT!
We as human need to continually seek the face of God!
Seeking the face of God means pursuing His personal presence, character, and fellowship rather than just asking for material blessings or quick fixes to life’s problems.
What Seeking God’s Face Means
• Face vs. Hand: Seeking God’s face focuses on knowing His unchanging character and truth, while seeking His hand focuses only on asking for His provision or the relief of difficult circumstances.
• Relational Intimacy: It treats God as a person to walk with daily, echoing Scriptures like Psalm 105:4 and 1 Chronicles 16:11 which call believers to seek His face continually.
• Removing Obstacles: True pursuit requires humility, repentance, and dealing with unconfessed sin or pride that blocks fellowship.
Practical Ways to Seek Him
• Immerse in Scripture: Read and meditate on the Bible to understand God’s heart and align thoughts with His truth.
• Consistent Prayer: Spend quiet, dedicated time in conversation and listening rather than just presenting a list of demands.
• Wholehearted Worship: Honor God for who He is in daily life, allowing His presence to guide your decisions and response to trials.
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