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Parent Connection - 1.31.2021

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Objective:  S tudents will learn the dangers of self-righteousness and will choose to turn away from the desire to impress God with their religious performance. Key Scripture: Luke 18:14b Key Thought:  The way up is down. Summary: Sunday's lesson is the second of a four-part series on the topic of sin. Our series is called “Nailed: The Death of Sin.” We talked about how self-righteousness is an offensive stench and if we are not careful our lives can reek with pride.  Just as your teen may go “nose blind” (become desensitized) to the odors of their gym clothes or armpits, so any sinner can go “nose blind” to the spiritual odors of pride. The Bible calls this smell “self-righteousness.” Interestingly, those who struggle with it the most are usually the last to realize it.  We made it our aim today to recognize the terrible smells of self-righteous pride and how to get rid of it. We also sought to create a desire for heart-level change (humility). As you follow up with your student,