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I. THE POWER, AND GRACE OF THE DIVINE CALL. Power is measured by the amount or degree of resistance which it is able to overcome. There were three chief obstacles in the way of this man's conversion.

1. His business exposed hint constantly to temptations which were well nigh irresistible.

2. The standard of morality recognized by his associates was proverbially low.

3. He had no character to sustain.

II. A SINNER'S CONVERSION IS A CAUSE OF JOY.

III. CONVERTED SOULS DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE CONVERSION OTHERS.

IV. MATTHEW'S CHIEF CHARACTERISTIC WAS HUMILITY.

(W. F. Bishop.)

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KJV: Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

WEB: Philip; Bartholomew; Thomas; Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus; Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;