The natural man may delight himself in self-righteous pharisaical religion because it fills him with pride and self-esteem. He may likewise relish in Christian liberalism hoping that his sins are forgiven devoid of Spirit-wrought contrition and true repentance. It is not uncommon that the natural man is drawn to pharisaical religion or Christian liberalism. However, he is never drawn to the Jesus of the Bible. The biblical gospel rejects both self-righteousness and spiritual apathy. God alone draws men to himself and transforms them into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Has he drawn you? Do you reject any righteousness in yourself? Do you love the righteousness of Christ and pursue holiness in Him? May we cling to the cross and plead with the Spirit for a greater desire to please Jesus.