Parable Assignment


Summary

While Jesus was walking, he that his disciple Matthew was at the tax
booth. Jesus told Matthew to follow him. Matthew followed him. He
followed Jesus into a house and they sat down at a dinner. Many tax
collectors and sinners came to sit with Jesus. Pharisees saw Jesus and
asked him: "Why do you sit with sinners and tax collectors?" Jesus
heard them and answered: "those whom are well don't need a doctor but
only the sick. Leave now and go learn what this means. I prefer not
sacrifice but mercy. I call upon the sinners, not the righteous.

Reflection

I think that Jesus sits with tax collectors and sinners because they
show mercy and Jesus prefers mercy instead of sacrifice. The moral of
the story is to learn and acknowledge the ways of sinners, tax
collectors, sick, and merciful people.

PRAYER

Dear loving God,

Help us to care about one another and to those who need help. Lord I
beg you to help and help us shelter the poor, feed the hungry, cure
the sick, and give a drink to the thirsty. Help everyone to get
through their day forever. Keep everyone in your care.

Amen.