The Purpose of PositionLuke 18:9-14

Humblebrag: “to make a seemingly modest,

self-critical, or casual statement or reference that is meant to

draw attention to one's admirable or impressive

qualities or achievement.”

What is Pride? “a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or

possessions that are widely admired. Or, consciousness of one's own dignity.”

•Leviticus 26:19 ESV “and I will break the pride of your power, and I will make your heavens like iron and your earth like bronze.”•Proverbs 8:13 NIV ““The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.”•Proverbs 13:10 NIV “Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.”•Proverbs 28:25 NKJV “He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.”•Proverbs 16:18 NIV “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.Pride comes before the fall."

•Jeremiah 49:16 NIV “The terror you inspire and the pride of your heart have deceived you,”•Daniel 4:37 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.”•Daniel 5:20 NIV “But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.”•James talks about Pride: James 4:6 ESV quotes Proverbs 3:34 “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

What is Humility?•Humility is the quality of being humble. •Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.•(of a thing) of modest pretensions or dimensions.

•Isaiah 57:15 ESV “For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.”•Proverbs 15:33 “Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.”•Proverbs 22:4 ESV - “The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.”•Micah 6:8 ESV “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

•Romans 12:10 “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”•1 Corinthians 13:4-6 NIV "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

Luke 18:9-14

1: Your Position Determines Your Proximity

Vs. 11a & 13a

2: Your Position Determines Your Perceived

Self-Worth Vs. 11b & 13b

3:Your Position Determines Your Fulfillment

Vs. 14

What is Your “Position” Today?