August 20, 2023, Luke 18:9-14, "Faith's Humility, Pride's Enemy" (Full)

Isaiah 14, origin of pride from the arch enemy shown in the 'I will' verses
Ezekiel 20, pride in rebellion

1 John 2:16, lust and pride defined
Genesis 3:6, pride transferred from the serpent to Eve and then to all the children

James 4:6, two opposite ends of the spectrum: pride and humility (grace unto the humble)
Proverbs 6:16-17, a proud look: one of the abominations
Proverbs 16:5, pride: an abomination unto the Lord
Proverbs 16:18-19, pride goes before destruction
Luke 18:9-14, parable of the Pharisee (the self righteous) and the tax collector (the confessor)

Proverbs 20:6, a man will proclaim his own righteousness
Proverbs 21:2, but God will weigh the heart
Isaiah 65:5, for God is always holier than thou
Luke 18:11-12, the Pharisee proclaiming his own righteousness and declaring the unrighteousness of the tax collector
Matthew 6:16, fasting for the praise of men, in public, proclaiming their own deed
Matthew 23:23, 27-28, righteousness as an outward veneer, but neglected within, allowing unrighteousness to dwell inside

Luke 18:13, the tax collector saw his own unworthiness before God and sought the mercy of God, humbling himself; this was the opposite of the Pharisee
Jeremiah 18:2-6, the potter and the clay; God is the potter and Israel is the clay; the clay is in the hand of God
Jeremiah 18:6, here the house of Israel is specifically mentioned, however the moral aspect described here is relevant, just as the Levitical law was fulfilled by Christ on the cross; therefore, it is relevant for the Church (that contains both Jew and Gentile) to live morally through Christ, just as the holiness of God is still eternally present
James 4:10, humbling oneself before God is the first step in forsaking pride
1 Peter 5:6-7, humbling yourself and casting all your care upon God, for God loves you

[songselect.ccli.com songs]
Here I Am To Worship, 3266032
Be Thou My Vision, 30639
Open The Eyes Of My Heart, 2298355