Who passes the test?

Speakers: Ps. Esther Kirkpatrick

Bible reading: Luke 7:36-50

• It is a delusion that blinds many of us.
• Because our family and friends, and the society in general, keeps on telling us- we are good people, we are OK.
• We have intelligence, achievements, and assets, to prop up our sense of identity.
• We can stand before God and assume we are acceptable to God- on our own merit!
• We actually do not see ourselves sinful, and so, unlike that broken disreputable woman, we don’t feel that we need forgiveness.
• And Jesus can’t extend forgiveness of sin to those who don’t ask for it.