PARABLES OF JESUS – God Loves IRS Agents
Luke 18:10
" 'Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.' "
Today is April 15 – Tax Day – the day our nation looks forward to every year with angst. In the Israel of Jesus' day, tax collects were more despised than IRS agents. Not only were they dishonest and rip-offs, they were agents of the occupying Romans which made them disgusting traitors. Does Jesus love tax collectors? He loves anyone who is humble and repentant.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Our acceptance by God is not dependent on our social status but a repentant heart.
Have a "love the tax collector" day. Love you.
Luke 18:10
" 'Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.' "
Today is April 15 – Tax Day – the day our nation looks forward to every year with angst. In the Israel of Jesus' day, tax collects were more despised than IRS agents. Not only were they dishonest and rip-offs, they were agents of the occupying Romans which made them disgusting traitors. Does Jesus love tax collectors? He loves anyone who is humble and repentant.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Our acceptance by God is not dependent on our social status but a repentant heart.
Have a "love the tax collector" day. Love you.
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