-/\/\-----------------------------------------------------------------
\ / WHAT JESUS DID! --
http://www.heartlight.org/
--\/------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, October 22, 2007
Two Men, Vast Differences
"One time there was a Pharisee and a tax collector. One day
they both went to the temple to pray. The Pharisee stood
alone, away from the tax collector. When the Pharisee prayed,
he said, 'O God, I thank you that I am not as bad as other
people. I am not like men that steal, cheat, or do the sin of
adultery. I thank you that I am better than this tax
collector. {I am good;} I fast twice a week, and I give
one-tenth of everything I earn!' The tax collector stood
alone too. But when he prayed, he would not even look up to
heaven. The tax collector felt very humble before God. He
said, 'O God, have mercy on me. I am a sinner!' I tell you,
when this man finished his prayer and went home, he was right
with God. But the Pharisee, who felt that he was better than
other people, was not right with God. Every person that makes
himself important will be made humble. But the person that
makes himself humble will be made important."
-- Luke 18:10-14 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
The difference between these two men was great, but not for the reason
the Pharisee thought. No, the difference between these two men was not
their outward actions or words, but their hearts. One of these men, the
sinner, knew he needed mercy, forgiveness, and grace. The other, the
outwardly religious guy, thought he deserved to be honored by God. In
fact, only one of these men knew about grace; that was the poor and
forgiven man. Jesus reminds us that our faith isn't about religiously
pretentious games, but about our humble response to the God who has
given us everything in Christ.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, forgive me for I am a sinner. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
>> NEW: Phil's What Jesus Did devotional is now
>> available as a book. Click below to order!
http://images.ultracart.com/aff/ACU9/1414/108/185/575/0/index.html
>> The WJD! web page has related scriptures and the
>> full text of today's key passage. Read it at:
http://www.heartlight.org/wjd/luke/1022-wjd.html
>> For further study of today's passage, use our
>> online Bible study site: SearchGodsWord.org!
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Luke+18:10-14&sr=1&t=erv
/--- $5 PER MONTH BLESSES 2,000 PEOPLE ---------------------\
Just five bucks means 2,000 email devotionals can be sent
to believers around the world. Help get the Word out!
\--------------------- http://www.heartlight.org/support ---/
Content-type: text/html
=========================== FEATURED PRODUCT =========================
VELVET ELVIS: REPAINTING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, by Rob Bell
In this provocative, hopeful book, Bell asks what the church might look
like if today's believers fully embraced "the way" of love, peace,
sharing possessions, compassion, risk, forgiveness, and harmony.
http://shopping.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/link?254
Find more great books, CDs and videos at the Heartlight store! With
each purchase you make, you're helping to support Heartlight's
ministry. Thanks SO MUCH for your help!
WHAT JESUS DID! from HEARTLIGHT /\/\
===============================================================\ /===
http://www.heartlight.org/wjd
\/
This devotional is made possible by YOUR donations! If you've found
our emails encouraging or inspiring, we pray you'll give a voluntary
donation to keep this ministry going. Donations are NOT required,
but they are appreciated!
http://www.heartlight.org/support
What Jesus Did! is a 365-day devotional through the book of Luke.
It is written by Phil Ware <phil@heartlight.org> and is part of
HEARTLIGHT Magazine, the leading Christian living e-zine on the
Web. Visit HEARTLIGHT on the web for even more articles, plus
music, devotionals and more for your Christian walk!
HOW DO I SUBSCRIBE?
It's FREE! To subscribe send a blank email to:
join-wjd@maillists.heartlight.org
HOW DO I LEAVE?
Send a blank email to the unsubscribe address:
wjd-unsubscribe@maillists.heartlight.org
STILL HAVING TROUBLE?
If our automated unsubscribe system isn't working for you,
send an email to mailmaster@heartlight.org and let us know
what list you would like to leave. We'll take care of you.
OTHER QUESTIONS?
Find answers to your frequently asked questions:
http://www.heartlight.org/help/faq/wjd.html
======================================================================
