John wrote: > Jesus is accused of fellowshipping with sinners > and He defends this practice - he does not > explain it away (Matt 9:11ff)
I don't find any accusation of fellowship with sinners in this passage. The question is posed why he eats with sinners. Fellowship implies a sharing of common interests and goals. Jesus says he was not having fellowship with them. He was eating with them to call them to repentance. Surely you understand this difference. Matthew 9:13 "... for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
