Emphasis Preaching Journal

Anthony Campolo, a college sociology professor who writes extensively on theology, offered a cure for pride: "It seems to me that one of the most important dimensions of salvation through Christ is deliverance from the dishonesty that stems from pride. When you come to an awareness of how important you are to Jesus, you see your boasting as hollow and meaningless. If you view yourself as so special to God that he would have sent his Son to die just for you, you find that playing games to establish a sense of importance becomes unnecessary."

Application: We can return to the Lord when we are willing to see our foolish ways of living for ourselves, and with that "render our hearts" unto the Lord.