In Luke 18: 9-14, Jesus tells a parable of a Pharisee and a tax collector because some of his listeners trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt.

The Pharisee thanks God that he is not like the tax collector. He is religious. Even thank God. But he doesn’t need God. His prayer revolves around himself, and he can do without God. He evaluates and condemns other people.

The tax collector, on the other hand, Continue reading The Paradox of the Pious →