The tax collector, a fellow who knows a little something about accounting, is acutely aware of his own wrong-doing and brutally honest with himself. A sinner, he mutters a simple, breast-beating ...

Jesus Christ Tax Collector? by Jeremy Lott. September 8, 2003, 4:02 AM ...

Yes, Jesus made time for tax collectors, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have time for you and me. Then, as you watch Jesus, he catches your eye for a moment—and he smiles.

Jesus was aware of the tax collector's reputation and he is clear about what types of people he groups them with. In Matthew 21:28-32, ...

West is a “tax collector,” and Jesus is king. We shouldn’t expect someone new to this level of devotion to spark a sudden revival. We should not expect him to lead.

An old man lays down his prayer tassels, his tzitzit, in front of a tax collector. They are, he says, the most valuable thing he has. But he’s not trying to pay off his debt; they are simply a gift.