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We can only receive God’s salvation in humility. There is no other way. Humbling ourselves before God can feel like spiritual open-heart surgery, but the result is righteousness and peace! Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy (Proverbs 28:13). The Pharisee justifies himself and remains in his sin. The tax collector humbles himself and receives God’s mercy. Which are you?

Take Home Message: Before we can be saved, we must first admit that we cannot save ourselves.

 Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector:

• The Reason (9).
• The Pharisee (10-12).
   
  • Marks of Self-Righteousness
     
    • Self-Absorption
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    • Comparison
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    • Self-Justification
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    • Spiritual Pride
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• The Tax Collector (13).
   
  • Marks of True Repentance
     
    • Personal
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    • Specific
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    • Sincere
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    • Dependent
• The Result (14).

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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