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Warning About RitualismMatthew 9:9-13September 14, 2025Pastor Tony Felich----more----
Matthew 9:9 As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. [10] And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. [11] And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” [12] But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. [13] Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Hosea 6:6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Humility about our sin and need for Christ guards against falling into the trap of self-righteous ritualism.
Sick & Needy vs Proud & Self Righteous (9-11)
Why did Jesus come? (12)
A Warning About Ritualism (13 and Hosea 6:6)
