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Why are you coming to church this week? Most of us go to a place of worship to connect with God, to nurture a relationship that we know is vital to our lives. And this is good—relationships require time, presence, and intention. Our relationship with God is no different. But how do we ensure that we are truly connecting with Him? Many people approach their relationship with God as if it’s all about following the rules—doing the things He wants us to do and avoiding the things He doesn’t. We treat God like a picky neighbor who’s always peering over the fence, ready to criticize the way we keep our spiritual house. We think that if we just keep everything in order, He’ll be satisfied, and we can go on our way with His blessing. But is that really what God desires from us? Is that the way to deepen our relationship with Him? Of course not. To drive this point home, Jesus tells a story about two worshippers attending a church service. One is confident in his righteousness, eager to showcase his spiritual resume. The other is aware of his failures, too ashamed even to lift his eyes. Both come to the same place, with the same goal—to connect with God. But only one leaves having truly done so. This Sunday, we’ll dive into this parable to discover what it really means to connect with God. We’ll explore the heart attitudes that bring us closer to Him and those that push us further away, even when we think we’re doing everything right. Join us as we unpack this story and learn how humility and honesty before God can transform our worship from a checklist of religious duties into a genuine relationship with our Creator.

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