Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 28, 2014
Christ directed the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Praying in the Temple to those who trusted in their own righteousness. We are more prone to trust in our own righteousness than we might think. This self-trust can keep us from being merciful.
Over the years, we have all heard preachers address the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican praying in the Temple.
“The 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. I fast
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