Matthew's Transformation and Full Devotion

Matthew's Transformation and Full DevotionExcerpt from, Son of Man: Urantia, Chapter 18, pt. 2, The Twelve ApostlesTranscript: Even though his duties, finding money, meant he was not in on all of the best of Jesus' talks to the others. Matthew's strong point was his complete devotion to the cause. He was intensely loyal to Jesus and devoted to his job of filling the treasury. Matthew was overwhelmed that he, a tax man, had been accepted by Jesus and the apostles. Still, it took the other apostles some time to get used to the idea of having a publican in their group. This was especially true with Simon Zelos and Judas Iscariot. Matthew persevered despite his past, and in time, all of the apostles became proud of him and his efforts for the kingdom. Matthew's weakness was being short-sighted and materialistic, although these traits lessened as time progressed. What Matthew most admired about Jesus was his forgiveness, and he constantly kept in mind the fact that faith was the only thing needed to enter the kingdom of God. For Matthew, and this was how he told it to the others, he was now in the business of finding God. PDF (Free or donation): https://son-of-man-urantia.sellfy.storeBook, e-book: https://www.lulu.com/search?page=1&sortBy=RELEVANCE&q=son+of+man%3A+urantia&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00Godspeed, everyone.Bob This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertakezer.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertakezer.substack.com/subscribe