Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 March 2026: Humility Brings True Honour
Scripture Union Daily Guide 20 March 2026: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Friday
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TOPIC: HUMILITY BRINGS TRUE HONOUR
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Opening Prayer
Let me know more of you today dear Lord as I meditate on your word.
Bible Text
Luke 14:1-14
And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.
2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.
3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
4 And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
6 And they could not answer him again to these things.
7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
Meditation Question
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
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Notice how Jesus confronted the hypocrisy of the Pharisees (Luke 14:2-6). Why do you think they remained silent when Jesus asked if healing on the Sabbath was lawful (Luke 14:3-4)? Are there times when we also value traditions and legalistic rules over showing love and compassion? Jesus’ question in Luke 14:5-6 confirmed their hypocrisy and showed that their real concern was not for keeping the Sabbath, but just to find fault with Jesus (cf. Luke 13:10-15).
Read Luke 14:7-11 again and take note of Jesus’ warning against self-exaltation. Have you ever experienced what Jesus described here in the church or society? Some rich people, church leaders and politicians have the attitude of demanding respect rather than earning it. It is always better and more honourable to be discovered for who you are than to try to exert yourself as an important personality.
In Luke 14:12-14, Jesus addresses the way we do generosity. Instead of giving to those who can give to us in return, Jesus encourages us to give to those who cannot repay us. What does this reveal about God’s heart for those who are often overlooked in the Church or society?
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, deliver me from hypocrisy; help me to walk in humility, seeking Your honour above human praise, as I extend love to those in need around me.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 118:24
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