“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican” (Luke 18:11).
If ever a group of people exemplified the word “pride,” it was the Pharisees. I can picture them in their long garments with special trim, wearing their little Scripture boxes, and boasting about how good they were and all the good they did.
It was all for show. Their hearts were far from God. God called them “hypocrites.” They felt superior to others and were quick to point out that fact (as in the verse above).
How about you? Are the scales starting to fall from your eyes? Check your motives. Is there a bit of Pharisee in you?
Next week we will learn about the antidote that will counteract this poison called pride.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Elizabeth Hodges as she attends all day Friday/Saturday Convention Meeting Planning classes throughout this month.
