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The Pharisee and Tax Collector

July 05, 2026

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Jeff Manion — Teaching Pastor
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Scripture:Luke 18:9-14

Pastor Jeff examines Jesus's parable of the Pharisee and tax collector in Luke 18, exposing the danger of self-righteous pride in the Christian life. We discover that the Pharisee's confidence in his own performance blinded him to his need for God's mercy, while the tax collector's humble confession—"God, have mercy on me, a sinner"—highlights a right posture before God. We learn that a right heart posture isn't boosted by spiritual achievements but humbled by an accurate view of our sin and God's holiness. We are challenged to examine our own hearts for self-righteousness and come before God with empty hands, ready to receive his mercy.

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