Daily Bible Readings for Friday, 7 July 2006

July 7

Happy are those who follow his commands, who obey him with all their heart.

With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandments.

My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.

I have chosen to be obedient; I have paid attention to your judgments.

I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.

- Psalms 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131

Jesus Calls Matthew

Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, he saw a tax collector, named Matthew, sitting in his office. He said to him, "Follow me."

Matthew got up and followed him.

While Jesus was having a meal in Matthew's house, many tax collectors and other outcasts came and joined Jesus and his disciples at the table. Some Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with such people?"

Jesus heard them and answered, "People who are well do not need a doctor, but only those who are sick. Go and find out what is meant by the scripture that says: 'It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.' I have not come to call respectable people, but outcasts."

- Matthew 9:9-13

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