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
Why do you accuse me of doing wrong? You are the ones who have rebelled,” says the Lord.
Jeremiah 2:29
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
Romans 3:22-24
Lord, daily we wrestle with how best to draw close to you. When we fear you have turned your face away from us—in moments of spite, or anger, or hurt—bring us reminders of your unrelenting grace. Stay with us and draw us close. In your name, we humbly pray. Amen.
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