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What does the Bible teach about self-righteousness?

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The Bible warns against self-righteousness, showing that it blinds us to our true condition before God.

Self-righteousness is likened to a spiritual disease in the sermon. It leads individuals to think they are righteous in God's sight due to their actions or understanding, yet this mindset keeps them from seeing their true state of depravity. Instead of relying on Christ's righteousness, they depend on their perception of right and wrong, as seen with the Pharisees who believed they understood God perfectly while remaining blind to who Jesus truly was (Luke 18:9-14). Acknowledging our shortcomings and the grace we need through Christ is paramount to attaining spiritual sight (Romans 3:10-12).
Scripture References: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:10-12

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A Teaching Moment
Tim James · Jan 5, 2012
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