Archive for 2. April 2008

Poverty of Spirit

Today, I would like to share with you an example of poverty in spirit given by Jesus.  A story of self righteousness verses “extreme emptiness of heart or attitude.” 

Luke 18:9-14 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that  they were righteous, and despised others:

10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

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. (KJV) 

Make it a great day and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily. 

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