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**Studies**: Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: ...
—Luke 18:9 NLT
Key Thought
Jesus' most scathing rebukes were reserved for those who were outwardly very religious, but who were arrogant and self-righteous and felt superior to everyone else. Once again, Jesus illustrated his point with a story so his disciples would not only know the truth of his message but so they also could visualize what this religious arrogance looks like and could remember to avoid it in their own lives. Before we examine this story of Jesus, we should look at ourselves and ask, "What is the basis of our confidence?" Is it in comparing ourselves to others? Is it in our own works of righteousness? Or is it in God's grace and mercy as shown us in Jesus?
Today's Prayer
Father, thank you for saving me, a sinner, who cannot live up to your standards of character, righteousness, and holiness. Thank you for making a way for your grace to reach me and bring me into your family as your child. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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—Luke 18:9 NLT
Key Thought
Jesus' most scathing rebukes were reserved for those who were outwardly very religious, but who were arrogant and self-righteous and felt superior to everyone else. Once again, Jesus illustrated his point with a story so his disciples would not only know the truth of his message but so they also could visualize what this religious arrogance looks like and could remember to avoid it in their own lives. Before we examine this story of Jesus, we should look at ourselves and ask, "What is the basis of our confidence?" Is it in comparing ourselves to others? Is it in our own works of righteousness? Or is it in God's grace and mercy as shown us in Jesus?
Today's Prayer
Father, thank you for saving me, a sinner, who cannot live up to your standards of character, righteousness, and holiness. Thank you for making a way for your grace to reach me and bring me into your family as your child. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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