Thematic Bible: They who are given to
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Condemn others
The Pharisee saw it and thought to himself if this man were a prophet he would know what kind of woman touched him. She is a sinner.
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When the Pharisees saw it, they asked his disciples: Why does your Teacher eat with the tax collectors and sinners? When he heard it, he said: People who are well do not have need of a physician. The sick do. You should learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I came, not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others:
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They say: 'Keep away! Do not come near me, for I am too sacred for you! Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day.'
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are pure in their own eyes
There is a generation pure in their own eyes, and yet not washed from their filthiness.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Consider their own way right
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah measures the hearts.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Proclaim their own goodness
Most men proclaim their own loyalty; but who can find a trustworthy man?
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Reject the righteousness of God
They are ignorant of God's righteousness. They seek to establish their own righteousness and have not submitted to the righteousness of God.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are abominable before God
They say: 'Keep away! Do not come near me, for I am too sacred for you! Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day.'
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves before men
Jesus said: You make yourselves look righteous to other people. God knows your hearts. The things considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight.
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves
Desiring to justify himself, he said to Jesus: Who is my neighbor?
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Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Audaciously approach God
The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
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