Not Ashamed (Week 9) Romans 3:21-31 “ Boast In Christ Alone”
Introduction
“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have
eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about Me, yet you refuse to
come to Me to have life.” John 5:39-40 (NIV)
Pride. The world is filled with it. People everywhere are clamoring for attention, recognition, and
acclamation. I cannot help but think of all the so-called “awards shows” where celebrities all get dressed
up in their finery, handing out trophies to one another for their supposed achievements in the
entertainment industry. It seems that these people just can’t get enough of hearing how wonderful and
talented they are. When you take a step back from it all, it is all shallow and quite frankly a bit nauseating.
Why is it that all of mankind wants to glorify itself? Could it be that they are simply following in the
traditions of Satan himself, who was cast out of heaven for his pridefulness?
eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about Me, yet you refuse to
come to Me to have life.” John 5:39-40 (NIV)
Pride. The world is filled with it. People everywhere are clamoring for attention, recognition, and
acclamation. I cannot help but think of all the so-called “awards shows” where celebrities all get dressed
up in their finery, handing out trophies to one another for their supposed achievements in the
entertainment industry. It seems that these people just can’t get enough of hearing how wonderful and
talented they are. When you take a step back from it all, it is all shallow and quite frankly a bit nauseating.
Why is it that all of mankind wants to glorify itself? Could it be that they are simply following in the
traditions of Satan himself, who was cast out of heaven for his pridefulness?
“You said to yourself, ‘I will ascend to the heavens; I will set up my throne above the
stars of God. I will sit on the mount of the god’s assembly, in the remotest parts of
the North. I will ascend above the highest clouds; I will make myself like the Most
High.’” Isaiah 14:13-14