HIGHER EVERYDAY – SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2024 – Pastor W. F. Kumuyi Ministry  – Topic: THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN

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HIGHER EVERYDAY

SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2024

THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN

MEMORY VERSE: “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” (Luke 18:14).

TEXT: LUKE 18:9-14

This parable contrasts godly sorrow with self-righteousness. The Pharisee went to the temple only to begin to praise himself for all his good deeds. The Publican, however, smote his chest and mourned for his sins. The truth of the matter is that the Almighty God considers what we count as our righteousness as nothing but filthy rags. “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away” (Isaiah 64:6). When an individual is confronted with the reality of his sinful life and the certainty of hell, the fellow would mourn in repentance to make his way right with God.

The best way to mourn for one’s sins is to confess and forsake them (Proverbs 28:13-14). When a sinner comes to God in humility without self-justification, he receives pardon. The one who prides himself on his religious works and self-righteousness delays God’s mercy and forgiveness. Humble yourself before God as you confess your sins for full salvation.

QUOTE: Humble yourself before God.

PRAYER: Dear Lord! Be merciful to me, a sinner.

CHALLENGE: Self-righteousness hinders forgiveness

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