Could We be Living a Life of a Modern Pharisee?

In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector—a story that flips expectations upside down. The Pharisee, respected for his devotion and moral life, prays proudly, thanking God that he’s not like “that sinner.” Meanwhile, the tax collector, despised by society, humbly stands at a distance and prays, “Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.” And it’s the tax collector—not the Pharisee—who goes home right with God. Jesus reminds us that it’s not our appearance of righteou