Matthew 20:1-16

Entitlement is a dangerous concoction of all sorts of “me centered” thoughts that take us down a path far from walking w Jesus!As Christians,we r more susceptible 2 these than we think...,which makes them even more dangerous!N Matt20:1-16,Jesus describes another one of these that reveals a sneaky/sly piety that can turn our lives from a reflection of God’s Mercy&Grace,to becoming more like a Pharisee than the Pharisee’s were.Jesus describes 3 different groups that all need the same thing!Yet,those that “around first” r the ones that develop the “worst attitude”...an attitude of superiority because of “being around longer”,being “more mature”.The ONLY STANDARD there is for “maturity” is Christ! N comparison 2 Him,we r all worms!
(Psalm22:6 “But I am a worm and not a man,scorned by everyone, despised by the people.”Job25:6 how much less a mortal, who is but a maggot—a human being, who is only a worm!”).We who have trusted & r following Christ r all worms that have been transformed by the Blood of Christ n2 sons&daughters of the Most High God!There is nothing that can give us any reason 2 think of ourselves as better than a worm,OTHER THAN WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE IN US & FOR US!We have no reason 2 have a pious pride of any kind! ANYTHING HOLY & RIGHTEOUS N me IS ONLY BECAUSE OF JESUS’ WORK N &THROUH me!This type of pride will always infect me w a sense of entitlement of some kind...,that turns me n2 a Pharisee...Dear Lord,I do not want to think of the many times this attitude has been n my heart....,forgive me! Help me 2 be humbled by YOUR LIFE,YOUR SACRIFICE,and the transformation YOU alone have made possible n my life..,& help me 2 honor what YOU have done w my all my being.