11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon 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 every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted (Luke 18:11-14).
God desires His children to be humble. This is not a false humility but rather a true humble spirit. A humble spirit is required since only through realizing our own weakness can we be truly thankful for the grace that we need. It is not about earning God’s grace but about realizing the profound need for His grace in our lives. Recipients of grace are fortunate and the response to this should be one of gratefulness not entitlement.
God desires His children to be humble. This is not a false humility but rather a true humble spirit. A humble spirit is required since only through realizing our own weakness can we be truly thankful for the grace that we need. It is not about earning God’s grace but about realizing the profound need for His grace in our lives. Recipients of grace are fortunate and the response to this should be one of gratefulness not entitlement.
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