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Matthew 22:1-14

The man without a wedding garment Matthew 22:1-14 : The man without a wedding garment stood speechless before the King. The message came "all things are ready, come to the wedding." Those that were invited made light of the invitation. (Matthew 22:5-6) The Jews rejected Jesus and this rejection opened the door for the Gentiles. "Go into the highways, and as many as you find; invite to the wedding." (Matthew 22:9) The one that came in without a wedding garment shows an attitude opposite that of faith, humility, penitence and reverence that prepares one to enter the Lord's kingdom.

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