Tag Archives: self-justification

Standards; November 29, 2024


Luke 16:15 He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.” This issue comes up again and again in the Bible. Human … Continue reading

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Conscience; January 13, 2023


Acts 2:23 “This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.” For once, I am writing on a … Continue reading

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Repentance; October 7, 2022


Proverbs 14:9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. The NIV attempted to put this into modern cultural context by saying “making amends,” but the Japanese sticks with the original by saying “making … Continue reading

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May 30, 2015


Luke 10:29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” This teacher of the Law sounds like most of us! We are all very interested in justifying ourselves, not wanting to admit just … Continue reading

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