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.

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.

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, ...

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.