Gospel Prism

I just wanted to call out this section of Luke 4. The sad reality is that pride keeps us from opening our hearts to the message simply because the messenger is too familiar.

We must be very careful that we never despise the familiar simply because it is familiar. There are parents in this room who might one day be led by their children to love Christ more, should one allow oneself to be led in such a way. One Sovereign Grace church has an associate pastor who is the father of the senior pastor. That couldn’t happen unless that associate pastor father understood His poverty before a holy God. Many older people refuse to be taught by those younger simply because of stubborn pride. Perhaps you have a brother or a sister who has been trying to remind you of the Gospel, but because it’s your kid brother or sister, you’re unwilling to listen because of your proud stubborn heart. Please open your heart to the Gospel, regardless of how familiar or young the messenger is.