The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me
and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing. – John 15:5
Luke 18:15-17
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Pride
vs. Humility
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Immediately
prior to this section, Jesus speaks of humbling ourselves in order to be
exalted, and cautions against exalting ourselves, lest we be humbled. How are you doing with your pride?
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How
We View Children
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In
Jesus’ day, especially in the Roman world,
infants were judged by what they could contribute, which at such an
early age was nothing. Jesus however,
didn’t care that they couldn’t do anything for Him, but delighted in their
humble nature.
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Do
we value others based on what they can do for us, or do we value them based on
their humility?
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Fostering
Humility
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We
are children in God’s eyes. He loves us
not based on what we can do for Him, but because of our inherent value as
beings made in His image. Do you
approach God with childlike humility?
How might you foster humility before God in your own life?
Pray that
we will judge others not based on what they can do for us, but by their
humility.
Pray that
we ourselves will learn to approach God with humility.
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