Thematic Bible: Self-righteousness prompts to
Thematic Bible
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.
They say, 'Keep to yourself! Don't get near me, for I am holier than you!' These people are like smoke in my nostrils, like a fire that keeps burning all day long.
The Pharisee stood and prayed about himself like this: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: extortionists, unrighteous people, adulterers -- or even like this tax collector.
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