Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 Two men went to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a Tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about Himself “God I thank you that I am not like other men robbers, evildoers, adulterers or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.” 13 But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, “God have mercy on me, a sinner. 14 I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
God thinks highly of those who are humble, but those who think more highly of themselves than they ought to are prideful, and God despise pride. We are all sinners and fall short of God’s glory; we sin in different ways, but we all sin. So stop looking down on people; because our sin is not visible yet because everything done in the dark will be brought to light. Telling God, who we think we are; is a waste of our time, because He knows who we are. God needs servants who believe in His Word; and “have faith that He will do, what He said He will do” when we obey and walk in His will.
Father, teach us how to pray and never give up; Lord, let us not have confidence in our own righteousness. Lord, be merciful to us because we are sinners; we thank You for grace, mercy, and favor. Father, keep us humble and in Your will; as we exalt You, and Your amazing powers. Lord, we thank You for the sacrifice of Your Son; so we may be restored to You, through repentance and obedience to the Word. Lord, give us discernment so we may beware of false teachings; and give us a strong desire for Your Word. Lord, there are some who has lost their salt; and we must have the quality of salt to live in peace with each other. Lord, help us not get weary of doing good; for the rewards are great, if we are patient. Father, open our hearts and minds to You; so we can be faithful servants, in Jesus name, Amen
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