“Their Own Righteousness”
“Jesus
addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness.”
Most of
us have probably found ourselves the Pharisee in this parable.
He lists
the good things that he has done. And
they are good.
But we
must know that when we rely solely on our own “righteousness,” sooner or later,
we will fall. Righteousness is God’s gracious
gift. It’s free, not earned. God alone is righteous. Our righteousness comes from God.
Therefore,
it is a mistake thinking that we can be righteous by our good deeds or
achievements. Our “own righteousness” could
make us so proud that we think we have no need for God. It could also throw us into despair when we
realize that our achievements just won’t cut it.
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