Discussing Luke 18:9-14 - A Lesson on Humility and Self-Righteousness

Introduction In his teachings, Jesus often addressed matters of the heart and the pitfalls of self-righteousness. In this discussion, we explore a significant parable from the book of Luke - Luke 18:9-14. This powerful narrative imparts a lesson on humility and warns against the dangers of self-righteousness and judgment of others. "And he made this story for some people who were certain that they were good, and had a low opinion of others: Two men went up to the Temple for prayer; one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-farmer. The Pharisee, taking up his position, said to himself these words: God, I give you praise because I am not like other men, who take more than their right, who are evil-doers, who are untrue to their wives, or even like this tax-farmer. Twice in the week I go without food; I give a tenth of all I have. The tax-farmer, on the other hand, keeping far away, and not lifting up even his eyes to heaven, made signs of grief and said, God, have mercy on me, a sinner…