31 December 2008

Word Filled Wednesday

Luke 18:11-13
11"The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: 'God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

12'I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.'

13"But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!'

To understand the tax collector a little better, I added this from my study bible: The tax collector's humility is notable in everything about his posture and behavior. Here was a man who had been made to face the reality of his own sin, and his only response was abject humility and repentance. He contrasts with the Pharisee in virtually every detail. He had no hope but the mercy of God. This is the point to which the law aims to bring every sinner.


The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word (no famous quotes or other literature — only the beautiful word of our Father) through photo’s & a Bible verse!

5 comments:

  1. this goes so well with my verse today... we have nothing.. no hope except through Christ!

    Happy New year!

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  2. Great thoughts on humility and repentance. Have a blessed New Year!

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  3. Great message! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog. Your thoughts really encourage me!

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  4. He had no hope but the mercy of God.

    Isn't that the complete and simple truth? This was wonderful, thank you!

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  5. Great reminder of how much we all need the mercy of God.

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