Reflecting Christ

How did Jesus interact with the lost? He was compassionate and gracious. He acknowledged and spent time with them, which is something the religious elites of the time wouldn't do. He didn't just ignore the present sin in their lives, but instead of confronting it with condemnation He offered forgiveness and hope. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, maybe if we were are clearer reflection of those characteristics of Jesus we would have a better impact on our fallen world.