Thematic Bible: Are self-righteous


Thematic Bible



I say to you, This man went back to his house with God's approval, and not the other: for everyone who makes himself high will be made low and whoever makes himself low will be made high. Verse ConceptsHumilityPromotionIndividuals going homeHumbling Oneself

The Pharisee, taking up his position, said to himself these words: God, I give you praise because I am not like other men, who take more than their right, who are evil-doers, who are untrue to their wives, or even like this tax-farmer. Twice in the week I go without food; I give a tenth of all I have.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain