Sunday, November 23, 2008

Demand #16: Humble Yourself by Making War on Pride

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. — Matt. 23:12

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!” I tell you, this man went down to his house justified. — Luke 18:13

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — Matt. 5:3

Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts. . . . They will receive the greater condemnation. — Luke 20:46-47

So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, “We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.” — Luke 17:10

No comments: