We hear Jesus confront the pharisee's pride (our pride) which is revealed by who and how they (we) relate to others
Defining the lowly
Those who have nothing to return
Those who make us uncomfortable
Those we view as "those people"
Defining associate
By Word ~ Associate = Carried away with, walk with them through life
By Action ~ receives = Welcoming, excited, longing
Parable of the lost sheet, coin, son
Jesus explains why the lost are valuable
One Conclusion - Avoid being the older brother
Application
Who are "those people" here? Clarion, lost, pagans, people who view life vastly different.
In your life?
What could we do?
1. Deny self - not about me - It is His will
2. Seek to serve = love another
3. Associate = build relationships
