Luk 18:14 | MHM | STEP | v. 14 : Jesus says the publican went home justified, accepted by God, not the Pharisee. The proud Pharisee’s self-righteousness shut him out from God’s grace. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted (Luke 18:14 ). This teaches us that true righteousness comes from humility and repentance, not from boasting about our goodness.

‏ Luke 18:14

v. 14: Jesus says the publican went home justified, accepted by God, not the Pharisee. The proud Pharisee’s self-righteousness shut him out from God’s grace. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted (Luke 18:14 ^a). This teaches us that true righteousness comes from humility and repentance, not from boasting about our goodness.