On what do people depend to make themselves acceptable in God’s sight? On what was the Pharisee in this parable depending? Are there any “good” works which you do or bad deeds that you avoid which cause you to feel morally superior to others? Be honest!

A sense of our own righteousness and moral superiority can often lead us to view and treat others with contempt. Are there any groups of people that you tend to view contemptuously? What can help us steer clear of spiritual pride and self-righteousness?

According to Jesus, the tax collector rather than the Pharisee left this time of prayer “justified”. What does the tax collector in this parable tell us about how someone becomes truly acceptable to a holy God? On what are you depending to become accepted by the God and Creator of our universe?

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