self-righteousness
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector: The Prayer God Hears (Luke 18:9–14)
In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, exposing the danger of self-righteousness and revealing the power of humble repentance before God.
The Pharisees’ Love of Money: When Approval Becomes an Idol (Luke 16:14–18)
In Luke 16:14–18, Jesus confronts the Pharisees’ love of money and reveals how easily people can justify themselves before others while remaining far from God’s heart.
The Older Brother: The Lost Son Who Never Left Home (Luke 15:25–32)
In Luke 15:25–32, Jesus shifts attention to the older brother and reveals that a person can remain close to religious activity while being far from the Father’s heart.