“He says, I have come not to call the righteous, but sinners. His point is not that there’s a real category of people called the righteous who actually don’t need him, because they’re already good enough.
“No, according to Jesus, all of us are spiritually sick, but not everyone knows it. His point is, he’s not come for those who think they’re good, but for those who know they’re not, those who think they’re good will never come to Jesus.
“Not really, because they see no need of him. Just like the healthy don’t go to the doctor. It’s sometimes said the church isn’t a museum full of saints. It’s a hospital full of sinners.
“The only qualification for entry is acknowledging I am spiritually sick and need to see the doctor. The good news is he will see and serve anyone who comes to him.”
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