Ethical Analysis Of Jesus 9: 9-13

Jesus is challenging the Pharisees to look past their trust in laws and rules to try and see that everyone has worth. Jesus can see the worth of everyone, but the Pharisees can only see worth in people who are considered pure. Jesus uses a verse from Hosea 6:6 saying “go and learn what this means” he is trying to tell them that rituals should not replace the act of love or mercy.12 Ethical Analysis The ethical focus of the story of the Tax Collector of Jesus seeing the infinite worth of every individual. According to Roger H. Crook, every individual is of infinite worth and is to be treated with respect.13 When the Pharisees look at sinners and undesirables they do not see them as regular people.

They cannot see the infinite worth of every individual, unlike Jesus who sees good in everyone and knows that everyone has something to offer. Jesus set an example for his disciples and for all people to follow. His example and teaching was to show compassion towards everyone, men, women, Jews, Gentiles, righteous people, and sinners alike. He believes they should all be treated the same. Jesus did not always treat everyone in the same manner, but he never treated someone as if they were worthless. Conclusion:
Matthew 9:9-13 is the story of the interaction between Jesus, Matthew, and Pharisees.
Jesus calls upon Matthew to have dinner with him and they dine together with his disciples and other sinners. When the Pharisees see this they question the disciples because it is known if one dines with a sinner, they also become impure. I found this quite interesting because I always thought religion was centered on love, however, the Pharisees seemed to have a lot of hatred against others. When Jesus heard them he stated that he was there to help those who were sick become well. From this story, Matthew’s audience learns that everyone is worth
something.