We ensure we are looking to Christ by continually relying on Him for salvation and recognizing our need for His mercy.
To ascertain whether we are truly looking to Christ, we must examine our hearts and the nature of our faith. The act of looking to Christ involves complete trust and reliance on Him for salvation, which should be evident in our lives. The preacher suggests that looking to Christ means we direct our attention solely to Him and His finished work, rather than our own abilities or righteousness. This can be seen in the humility of the publican who recognized his need for mercy. Furthermore, if God creates in us the desire to look to Him, then we will find that it is reflected in our daily conduct and attitudes. As stated in Galatians 2:20, we live by faith in the Son of God, recognizing that our only hope lies in Christ's sacrifice and grace. Therefore, if we remain focused on Christ and continually seek Him, we are assured we are looking to Him rightly.
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