‘Holy And Gentle Children Of God.’
Philippians 2:14-15.
a) Do everything without protests.
b) Do everything without arguments.
c) So that we may be Holy and Gentle.
d) So that we can be Children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation.
e) We should be shining as lights in the World system.
(Through this QT I can find out how I can be a Holy And Gentle Child Of God)
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‘Which Category Are We In?’
Luke 18:9-14.
a) Luke 18:9. Jesus told of this incidental story for the sake of some people who were certain that they were good and had a low opinion of other people.
b) Luke 18:10. Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, the other a lowly tax collector.
c) Luke 18:11. The Pharisee was so self righteous.
d) Luke 18:12. The Pharisee fasted twice a week and tithed regularly.
e) Luke 18:13. The lowly tax collector:-
1- Kept far away.
2- Could not lift his eyes toward Heaven.
3- Beat on his chest because of grief.
4- Prayed for God to have Mercy on him because he was a sinner.
f) Luke 18:14. Jesus said that the tax collector went back to his house with God’s approval.
g) Luke 18:14. The Pharisee did not have God’s approval.
h) Luke 18:14. Every person that makes themselves high will be made low.
i) Luke 18:14. Whoever makes themselves low will be made high.
(This Second one causes me to ask myself the Question: Which Category Am I In? It also is a good preparation for the new stage in my life that is taking place now)
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Chris.
When we read of these Words of Jesus then surely, as True Believers, the Words should touch us. God hates religious self righteousness and it is so easy for us to become like that if we are regular “Church attendees”, even sometimes involved in ministry too. Let us keep humble and fresh in God’s sight. Let “vision” “position” and “gifts” fade into the background and let us concentrate on God Himself.
