Swiller75
Luke
Chapter 18
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"Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
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The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
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I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.'
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But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'
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I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
Swiller75's Note
Mar 3
Upside Down Kingdom - Pastor Kris Dohlberry
See also Matthew 5:5
Pharisee and tax collector
The Pharisee - Sin of Pride
Pride manifests itself in our lives
1. Self reliance “I don’t need you”
- Pride will say I’m always right. Keep people away
2. Critical Spirit “I’m better than you”
- comparison and insecurities both have their root in pride
3. Superior Spirituality “I’m good enough”
-Pharisee saw himself as the gift to God, not a gift from God
Ancient times only women would beat their breast in a time of mourning. Men would not. Tax collector was mourning in his heart.
Come before God with open and empty hands to be exalted. Humble yourself.
Philippians