April 1 : 1 Timothy 1

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen
I guess we can say that Paul was probably the worst of sinners. I was thinking, who would be someone comparable to Paul today? People like Marilyn Manson or Richard Dawkins, but probably not Hitler, are people similar I guess. Paul was a murderer and a slanderer towards the name of God. However, God chose to save this man and make an example of him - that the grace of God extends further than the eye can see. This is what I got out of the passage tonight: I should not be judge of people around me who I think do not deserve the grace of God. I need to be able to look at everyone with love and compassion because I know God does. God does not discriminate when it comes to giving grace and mercy. The love God has for others is the same kind of love God wants us to have with the people around us. I think a lot of the times we forget this and kind of offer God's grace to those who we think are deserving. We though need to be able to open our eyes and see that everyone has a potential place in God's kingdom.