MATTHEW 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Due to His friendship with sinners, Jesus got on the wrong side of the religious authorities of His time. The same Jesus exists now. He has never changed. Christ is your ally.
LUKE 19:7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Religious people were unable to comprehend Jesus' ability to love a sinner because they most surely did not. However, Jesus did and still does.
JOHN 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Jesus understands the stress you're under. He is aware of the suffering. Jesus is concerned. Because He understands that sin will ruin you, He is concerned enough to help you out of the sin.
Sin may provide momentary pleasure, but it always leads to destruction in the end. Jesus cares deeply about you and does not wish you to be ruined.
Jesus therefore resists sin because He loves you.
SAY THIS: My friend is Jesus.
