I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Luke 18:14
Every time you punished us you were being just. We have sinned greatly, and you gave us only what we deserved.
Nehemiah 9:33
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
1 John 1:9
Hear us, O Lord, and forgive us for our sins. Mercifully extend your love to us and help us face the truth of our rebelliousness. Teach us and enable us to extend this same mercy to our neighbor. Amen.
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