Luk 18:9-10 | MHM | STEP | The Pharisee and the Publican This parable is aimed at those who trust in themselves for their righteousness and look down on others. Jesus wants to show their mistake and warn them that such pride shuts them out from God’s acceptance. The story contrasts two men praying at the temple, showing their very different attitudes and how God judges them. v. 9-10 : The parable is about two men who went to the temple to pray. The temple was a holy place where prayers were especially accepted. The Pharisee went to be seen by others and to show off his goodness. He wanted people to admire his devotion. The publican, a tax collector, went with a humble heart, seeking God’s mercy. Both came to the same place, but their hearts were very different (Luke 18:9-10 ).

‏ Luke 18:9-10

The Pharisee and the Publican

This parable is aimed at those who trust in themselves for their righteousness and look down on others. Jesus wants to show their mistake and warn them that such pride shuts them out from God’s acceptance. The story contrasts two men praying at the temple, showing their very different attitudes and how God judges them.

v. 9-10: The parable is about two men who went to the temple to pray. The temple was a holy place where prayers were especially accepted. The Pharisee went to be seen by others and to show off his goodness. He wanted people to admire his devotion. The publican, a tax collector, went with a humble heart, seeking God’s mercy. Both came to the same place, but their hearts were very different (Luke 18:9-10 ^a).

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