Thematic Bible: They who are given to
Thematic Bible
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Condemn others
Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner."
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And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" But when Jesus heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
Also he told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are pure in their own eyes
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Consider their own way right
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Proclaim their own goodness
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Reject the righteousness of God
For, being ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are abominable before God
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves before men
He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves
But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Audaciously approach God
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
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