Luke 18

Luke 18:9-14 (KJV)

9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Lord Jesus,

I thank your for this precious lesson to remind us not to trust in our own righteousness and despise others.
Lord I need Your Grace and strength to resist and reject this spirit of pride from functioning in my life.
Help me always be thankful to God for His merciful Grace towards mankind. Help me to have a humble spirit because You said “He that humble himself shall be exalted.”
Your words say “the just shall live by faith and not by work.” All things come through You and work thru Your Spirit, therefore we shall not be proud of our sucess but instead shall give thanks and praise You for the good works You have done in our lives.

Glory to You my Lord and my King. Amen!

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