Friend of Sinners

Jesus was called a friend of sinners by his adversaries - and He truly was! The reason He became one of us was to give us comfort, peace and hope so He focused on the individual more than the situation that each was in. He "loved" the young ruler who had much wealth. He marveled at and praised the faith of a pagan centurion. He did not condemn the woman caught in adultery. He knew who we were and what we needed. His disciples needed to learn the same. God's people today also need to become friends of sinners.