Thematic Bible: They who are given to
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Condemn others
Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner."
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When the Pharisees saw this they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" When Jesus heard this he said, "Those who are healthy don't need a physician, but those who are sick do. Go and learn what this saying means: 'I want mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.
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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.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are pure in their own eyes
There is a generation who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not washed from their filthiness.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Consider their own way right
All of a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Proclaim their own goodness
Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person -- who can find?
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Reject the righteousness of God
For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God's righteousness.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are abominable before God
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.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves before men
But Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in men's eyes, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly prized among men is utterly detestable in God's sight.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves
But the expert, 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 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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