I used to be self-righteous, thinking I deserved God’s approval. Now I run away from self-righteousness every day so that I can rely on God’s mercy instead of my own goodness.

Self-righteousness hardens the human heart. It tries to boost itself by blaming others. Self-righteousness is based on pride, true righteousness on humility. Self-righteousness likes to advertise its self-proclaimed virtues.

The self-righteous are too proud to see or to admit when they are wrong. If you always think you are right, you are self-righteous.

Self-righteousness is a trap. Humbly asking for forgiveness leads to freedom. Self-righteousness is the weapon of the insecure.

Self-righteousness enjoys seeing itself as better than other people. It over looks its own faults and exaggerates the faults of others. It sees kindness as weakness. It withholds compassion.

Self-righteousness has no need for the risen present Jesus. It’s satisfied with a distant religious Jesus.

Self-righteousness keeps people from fully experience the mercy, forgiveness, and grace of God. It’s a terrible deception. The Bible says, “There is none righteous, no not one.” Self-righteousness blocks personal and spiritual growth.

“The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit.” –Charles Spurgeon

With you/in you/through you
 
Christ is called
Emmanuel,
God with us!
Jesus has
Sent His Spirit
To now live in
And to lead
His followers
From within:
“Christ in you,
The hope of glory.”
Stir up the gift
That is in you.
Refuse to
Quench the Spirit.
Let His presence
Overflow
From your heart
Day and night.