Humility

 

Humility

Luke 18:9-14

“Jesus spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.”

This parable is about a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisee prayed, “I thank you that I am not like other men- extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week and I give tithes of all that I possess.” And the tax collector prayed, “God, be merciful to me a sinner!” “I tell you that this man went down to his house justified rather than the other, for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

It is good to do good but only with the knowledge that we can’t do anything without God. God is the only one that prospers us. We cannot do anything on our own. He gave us our skills and our talents. He made us the person we have become, and it is good to always be mindful of His goodness. We mustn’t brag about what we do without acknowledging that God had His hand in it the whole time. Praise God for without Him we cannot do anything. He blesses us when we bless Him and He humbles those who do not. We mustn’t ever think we are better than anyone else. God made all of us in his image and He loves us all equally. Look at your brothers and sisters as Jesus looks at them. Praying always that we be kind and loving to all people that God places before us. They are there for a reason, not to be put down, but to be lifted up.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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