Part 2 of message originally prepared by Dr. David O. Dykes.

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Luke 18:9-14 King James Version (KJV)

⁹And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: ¹⁰Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. ¹¹The 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. ¹²I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. ¹³And 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. ¹⁴I 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.

Part 1 of message originally prepared by Dr. David O. Dykes.

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Luke 18:9-14 King James Version (KJV)

⁹And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: ¹⁰Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. ¹¹The 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. ¹²I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. ¹³And 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. ¹⁴I 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.

What if Christ did not die on the cross? What if Christ had come down off the cross?

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Matthew 27:42 King James Version (KJV)

He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

Christ Jesus went through various trials, suffering, and death upon the cross to pay our sin debt to allow us to have fellowship with Him while on Earth and ultimately in Heaven.

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Hebrews 2:9 King James Version (KJV)

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

Don’t let yourself become a slave to external religion. It is important to God that who we are on the outside is the same as on the inside.

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Ephesians 4:1 Amplified Version (AMP)

I THEREFORE, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to and beg you to walk (lead a life) worthy of the [divine] calling to which you have been called [with behavior that is a credit to the summons to God’s service.

Forbearance is a very important thing in our lives as Christians. Love is another very important thing. It is not enough to tell someone you love them, you have to show it in our everyday lives. We all need Forbearing Love.

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Ephesians 4:2 King James Version (KJV)

With all lowliness and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love;

Even as Christians, we need a daily renewal of our mind to maintain a healthy relationship with God. It is an ongoing effort to move away from sin to getting victory from that sin.

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John 13:3-10 King James Version (KJV)

³Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; ⁴He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. ⁵After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. ⁶Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? ⁷Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. ⁸Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. ⁹Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. ¹⁰Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

God is doing His best to help us learn His word and have a wonderful relationship with Him along with experiencing a wonderful life while here on Earth.

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Proverbs 1:24-33 King James Version (KJV)

²⁴Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; ²⁵But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof: ²⁶I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; ²⁷When your fear cometh as desolation, And your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish cometh upon you. ²⁸Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; They shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: ²⁹For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of the LORD: ³⁰They would none of my counsel: They despised all my reproof. ³¹Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices. ³²For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, And the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. ³³But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, And shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Whatever you do, don’t say "I can’t!" God does not put burdens on His people that they can’t do. God tells us here we will find rest in doing what He wants us to do.

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Malachi 2:1-3 King James Version (KJV)

¹And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. ²If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, To give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: Yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart. ³Behold, I will corrupt your seed, And spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; And one shall take you away with it.

God tells us in His word that the worthy walk is one of patience and that Christ is our perfect example. It takes patience to follow God and wait on Him.

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Ephesians 4:1 Amplified Version (AMP)

I THEREFORE, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to and beg you to walk (lead a life) worthy of the [divine] calling to which you have been called [with behavior that is a credit to the summons to God’s service, 2 Living as becomes you] with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and making allowances because you love one another.