Ccr Sermons

True Stories Pt. 9: Humble Myself Before the Lord By Louie Marsh, 10-6-2024   Intro Slides – last one think of yourself less.    1) I should never seek SELF- JUSTIFICATION.   9  He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: Luke 18:9 (ESV)   ·       The fatal flaw of self-justification is COMPARISON.   15  And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. Luke 16:15 (ESV)   4  Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, Galatians 6:4 (NIV)   2) UNDERSTAND who these people were.   10  "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Luke 18:10 (NIV)   ·       Pharisee = MORALLY RIGEROUS, RELIGIOUS CONSERVATIVE   ·       Tax Collector = TRAITOR, THIEF, OPPRESSOR.   3) Remember prayer is n