I Came Not to Call the Righteous, but Sinners

This passage covers Jesus healing a paralyzed man, calling Levi (Matthew) the tax collector to be his disciple, and his conflict with the Pharisees. It shows that seeing miracles or hearing the Word is not enough; a true relationship is decided by a person's own choice and decision. In particular, Jesus came to the sick and to sinners, and opened the way of salvation through their repentance and faith.

The sermon warns against hypocritical faith and formalism, and emphasizes a sincere faith that truly worships God. It points out that fasting and religious practices must not become a source of pride or a mere habit, but are only for deep fellowship with God. It also urges us to prepare new wineskins that can hold the life of the gospel, rather than a faith trapped in old traditions and forms.

As those who have been set free from the chains of sin and saved, how should we carry out the mission of seeking out sinners who cannot repent and sharing the gospel with them? We also need to think about what concrete attitudes will let us live as people of faith built on the word of truth, not bound by form and tradition.