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, "This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, that she is a sinner."
When the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" When Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
who say, Stand by yourself, don't come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are pure in their own eyes
There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness.
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Consider their own way right
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
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 God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they didn't subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are abominable before God
who say, Stand by yourself, don't come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves before men
He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves
But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?"
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Audaciously approach God
The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.