
Luke 18:18-30 Bible Teaching
Salvation requires faith in Jesus, not just good deeds. True goodness is God's alone. Wealth can hinder spiritual growth. Eternal life needs divine grace, not human effort.
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Salvation requires faith in Jesus, not just good deeds. True goodness is God's alone. Wealth can hinder spiritual growth. Eternal life needs divine grace, not human effort.
Luke 18 teaches persistent prayer, humility, childlike faith, and contrasts self-righteousness with humble contrition. Emphasizes justice, patience, and God's timing.
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Jesus criticizes Pharisees for hypocrisy, focusing on rituals over inner purity, neglecting justice and love. Emphasizes humility, equality, and true spiritual integrity.
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