LOOKING OUT FOR OTHERS

How do we react when we see someone who’s having a hard time? Or when we hear about someone in class who has been caught doing something they shouldn’t? It can be easy or feel natural to judge them and talk about them behind their backs. But this isn’t how Jesus treated people when they were in trouble.

When Jesus invited Matthew the tax collector to follow Him, he said yes. Matthew then invited Jesus to have some food at his house. After the religious leaders criticised Him for eating with tax collectors, outcasts and sinners, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who
are ill. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (MATTHEW 9:12-13). Jesus, the Great Doctor, wants to meet each of us at our point of need, offering forgiveness, healing and hope. What we don’t deserve, He freely gives.

By looking out for people in need, we can show them this grace and
kindness of God in Jesus—helping them to get to know Him for themselves

Thinking it over . . .

What is your first thought when someone gets into trouble in class? Do you laugh, gossip, judge? Or do you pray for a chance to show them the kindness and understanding of Jesus?

WHEN YOU KNOW GOD’S LOVE,
YOU’LL WANT TO SHOW GOD’S LOVE.

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