INTRODUCTION

Man is by nature full of pride and certain of his own greatness. From childhood, he seeks the praise of others for what he deems great accomplishments. He constantly boasts of his abilities, both physically and mentally. In order for a man to get saved, or get his fellowship right with the Lord after salvation, he must humble himself under the mighty hand of God (1 Peter 5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
See All...). Conviction brings such humility. Perhaps not immediately, but eventually, it causes the mouth of pride to shut. It reminds the sinner of his sinfulness and the just guilt he feels within. It shows him that he comes short of the glory of God and stands in need of repentance.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) Read Luke 18:9-14 [9] And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: [10] Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. [11] The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. [12] I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. [13] And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. [14] I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
  See All.... Which man was full of pride and which was humble? Even after we are saved, we have sin (1 John 1:7-10 [7] But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. [8] If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
  See All...). If we think we have not sinned, we need to pray David's prayer (Psalm 139:23-24 [23] Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: [24] And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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• Have you ever been under conviction? How did it change your perspective of your own righteousness? How did it magnify the righteousness of God?
• How did you respond when the Lord showed you your need to be saved? How do you respond when He deals with you about sin now that you are saved?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to shut your mouth of pride and humble you.
• Ask the Lord to help you respond to His conviction.

HYMN

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

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