When Jesus heard it, he said, "Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do. Go and learn what this means: 

I want mercy and not sacrifice. 

I didn't come to call righteous people, but sinners."

Matthew 9:12-13 CEB

Matt had just been called to follow Jesus. 

So they have a meal together and Matt invites the people he knows to come and share some kai with Jesus. 

Who are his people? 

Other tax collectors. 

The Pharisees are not happy. 

They don't think it's right or good that a rabbi should eat with "them".

And Jesus gives the Pharisees a serve. The problem seems to be that the Pharisees see that they're right with God because they have kept all the rules. 

And isn't it easy to fall into that. 

Jesus tells them that their Bible (the Old Testament) actually says something different and asks them to reread Hosea ch6. 

We all need Jesus.

There is no "them". 

Even if we don't think we need him, Jesus is here for all of us.

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