People Who Trust in Themselves (Luke 18:9-14)
Ben Simpson, March 7, 2010Part of the Miscellaneous series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
Everybody trusts in something. So, the question's not "do you trust?", but rather, "in what or in whom do you trust?". I'm afraid that too many are trusting in the wrong stuff and the wrong person. Jesus addresses this parable to people who trust in themselves and view others with contempt. Do you know anybody like that? Are you ever like that? In this message, Pastor Ben seeks to help hearers slay the root of self-righteousness that so often hinders.
Sermon Notes:
BIG IDEA - Slay the root of self-righteousness that hinders you
Point 1 - Arrive at a knowledge of the real you
Point 2 - Be broken over your sin
Point 3 - Cry out to God for every provision
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Luke 18:9-14
9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 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. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ 13 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!’ 14 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.” (ESV)