Most people expect that the Creator and Sustainer of our universe would come to earth in a grand way. Even those who believe that Christ came to earth as a baby still overdo His humble incarnation, but not necessarily in their depiction of the manger scene, but in their depiction of who should hear about Christ.
Look at Matthew 1 and don't skip the genealogies. There are 4 women Matthew includes in the line of Christ.
- Tamar: raped by her father-in-law Judah
- Ruth: Moabitess (Gentile)
- Rahab: prostitute
- Wife of Uriah (Bathsheba)- committed adultery with David
My point: Christ came for sinners, which includes all of us, and associated with sinners during His earthly ministry. Christ's earthly family includes many people most "respectable" Christians don't associate with. I have to admit that I struggle with pride when it comes to loving people who aren't like me. However, that's the main problem- these people are like me. I am a sinner just as much as any other person in this world. Christ didn't come to this earth to save those who don't want a Savior, but for those who realize their sin, ask for His forgiveness, and call upon Him in belief.
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