I doubt anyone likes to admit they’re wrong. I certainly don’t.
Neither did the chief priests and the elders of the people.
They had misjudged John the Baptist and they had misjudged Jesus. And everything they saw, particularly the lives that were changed because of John and Jesus told them they were wrong.
But they were too proud to admit it and were eventually shattered as a result. (Matthew 21:44)
Meanwhile, the tax collectors (who were notorious for cheating people) and prostitutes heard John and Jesus and humbly repented. And because they did, they found God’s grace in their lives.
Lord, forgive me for the times I’ve been hard-hearted. For the times I’ve been too proud to admit I was wrong. I want to produce fruit for you and your kingdom.
So give me a heart that’s willing to admit when I’m wrong and change. Make me like you. In your name I pray, amen.
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