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Proper Posture Before GodOctober 30, 2011Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 18:9-17Vs 9:To delude: To mislead the mind or judgment ofThe primary cause of pride: Spiritual Amnesia. We tend to forget 3 things:1.We forget where we\u2019ve come from 1As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Ephesians 2:1-2App: Never forget the pit from which God has rescued you2.We forget who saved usBut because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions\u2014it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5App: Never forget, if God can save you, He can save anybody3.We forget what proper fruit looks likeBe imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2App: To love and give grace the way God has loved and given grace to usVs 10-12: Deluded Thinking1.Deluded about prayer (11a) (ref. Matthew 6:5)App: To get beyond ourselves in prayer and onto Him2.Deluded about position before God (11b) (ref. Psalm 51:17, Luke 17:10App: Never come to God on the basis of your goodness, but rest in His3.Deluded about \u201cworst of sinners\u201d (11b-c) Vs 13-14: Healthy Perspective (ref. Isaiah 57:15, 1Peter 5:6)App: Christ is enough for allHere is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners\u2014of whom I am the worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. 1Timothy 1:15-16 Vs 15-17: Children are the StandardWhat is His Spirit saying to you this morning?