The Calling of the First Disciples 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 At once they left their nets and followed him.
19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
Now our Pastor is a wise old guy, his sermon hit home, Now I cannot quote him exactly but here is basically what he said:
Jesus asked Simon, Andrew, James and John to put down more than their nets, They had to put down their impressions, attitudes regarding sinners, prostitutes, tax collectors, adulterers, etc. All sinners because those are the people Jesus was here to save. As children of God, we should also drop our impressions, attitudes of sinners and lead (show the way) though our actions and deeds, we should not look upon these individuals with disgust but with compassion, mercy and kindness for you are children of God.
WOW - really got me to thinking.
Thank you for checking in on me.
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