Luke 18:9 · KJV

"And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

⁸I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

⁹And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

¹⁰Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

¹¹The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

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Reflection Questions

How do I view my own righteousness compared to others?

What does it mean for me to trust in God's mercy?

When have I judged others unfairly based on their actions?

Life Application

humility

Practice humility by recognizing my need for God's grace.

compassion

Reach out to those I may have judged and offer kindness.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

In this parable, Jesus addresses the dangers of self-righteousness and the importance of humility before God.

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