03/27 Luke 18:9-12
Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a dishonest tax collector. 11 The proud Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else, especially like that tax collector over there! For I never cheat, I don’t sin, I don’t commit adultery, 12 I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’
ARROGANCE
It is good that we know Jesus. Being in the family of God we are called to be ambassadors of Christ. He wants us to seek the lost, to share the Gospel. We don’t judge the world because that is God’s job. We are called to be salt and light and to share Jesus with everyone we meet. Note that there is great arrogance in the Pharisee. We should learn to lead humble lives and be the emissary of light and life.
MARCH 27 – ARROGANCE
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Clay Corvin
Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!