Jesus wants the tax-collectors and sinners. He wants the murderers, the liars, the thieves. He even wants the self-righteous. In Chapter 15 of Luke Jesus tells three stories to explain how important ONE person is to him. How he and all the angels rejoice over the salvation of just one.

As Christians, we are to be devoted to HIM. After that, we are to be devoted to our spouse, our family and others. Jesus gave His life for you. He renewed you, and he justified you so that you could serve Him! God put people in your life. Those people are your ministry. Once we are saved, we must then be devoted to Good Works.

As we walk with Christ we need to be nice. You are redeemed to go to heaven, but you are also redeemed so you can represent HIM! These verses ask us to submit and obey rulers, to speak no evil of anyone, to be peaceable, gentle and showing humility to ALL men! But how? By being filled with the HOLY SPIRIT! Let others see JESUS in you!