Do You Really Believe the Ground is Level at the Foot of the Cross?
Four words that help us push back against the deceptive Pharisee spirit that lurks within each of us.
I posted an article recently exploring the distinction between the Pharisee and tax collector in Jesus’ parable in Luke 18:9–14. The title was “Taking the Low Ground.” I had the opportunity to preach that message this past Sunday for a church in Atlanta.
As I revisited the post and tweaked it for a 25-minute sermon, a question kept nagging. Do I really believe the ground is level at the foot of the cross?
I used to say that all the time as a pastor for the church I planted in Dahlonega. But do I really believe that? Do you?
Is the ground really level at the cross?
Am I Deluded, Too?
As Jesus tells the story, the Pharisee prays,
“I thank you that I am not like other men — robbers, evildoers, adulterers — or even like this tax collector.”
At this point, we’re tempted to say, “I thank you, God, that I’m not like the Pharisee!”
