What do we do with something that is broken, battered or bruised? Normally, we throw it away. The thing has become flawed or cracked, so why bother? It’s not worth it. It’s useless. Sadly, we do the same with people. Jesus was different. He saw the value of people–all people. A few examples: — A blind beggar, who called out to Jesus but was told to shut up, was healed. — A son, who wasted his inheritance on wine, women and wild living, was given a party. — A woman, who had left a trail of husbands and broken relationships, testified to unbelievers. — A woman, caught in the act of having sexual intercourse, went on her way un-condemned. To many, these folks weren’t worth it. “They’ve gone too far!” We might expect this attitude from people who do not know the power of God and the gospel of grace, but…