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Two Men Who Prayed:

Two Men Who Prayed:. A Pharisee & A Tax Collector. Luke 18:9-14. Opposites. Possible to have both among people alike in many ways. Like to think of self as:. Humility. Self Righteousness. Yet, may be - we are:. Do you view self as more righteous? Do you view others with disdain?

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Two Men Who Prayed:

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  1. Two Men Who Prayed: A Pharisee & A Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14

  2. Opposites Possible to have both among people alike in many ways Like to think of self as: Humility Self Righteousness Yet, may be - we are: Do you view self as more righteous? Do you view others with disdain? Do view self in class by yourself?

  3. Luke 18:9-14 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men-extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  4. Two Men Who Prayed: I. The Setting (v. 9)

  5. Luke 18:9-14 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men--extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  6. I. The Setting (v. 9) • Spoke to those: • Trusted in self - are righteous • Despised others (as nothing) • Who was in audience? • Two groups represented • Pharisees: formality - outward - self righteous - hypocrisy • Publicans: Outcast - unworthy

  7. Pharisees A religious party or school among the Jews at the time of Christ, so called from perishin, the Aramaic form of the Hebrew word perushimc separated.’…While it was the aim of Jesus to call men to the law of God itself as the supreme guide of life, the Pharisees, upon the Pretence of maintaining it intact, multiplied minute precepts and distinctions to such an extent that the whole life of the Israelite was hemmed in and burdened on every side by instructions so numerous and trifling that the law was almost if not wholly lost sight of. - Smiths Bible Dictionary

  8. Tax Collector (Publican) • The class designated by this word in the New Testament were employed as collectors of the Roman revenue...The name pubicani was used popularly, and in the New Testament exclusively, of the portitores. The system was essentially a vicious one. The portitores were encouraged in the most vexatious or fraudulent exactions and a remedy was all but impossible. They overcharged whenever they had an opportunity…” -Smiths Bible Dictionary

  9. Publicans Mentioned in the NT • Matthew (Levi)- Matt. 10:3; Luke 5:27 • Class of unrepentant offender - Matt. 18:15-17 • Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10 • Mentioned in Jesus’ teaching: • Matt. 5:44-46; 21:31 • Jesus ate with them - Mark 2:14-17

  10. Pharisee: • “Belonged” to temple • Faces show fasting • Righteous “air” • Scriptures - wore • Religious! • Publican: • Didn’t “Belong” there • No show • Reputation bad • No display • Unworthy!

  11. Two Men Who Prayed: I. The Setting (v. 9) II. The Parable (vv. 10-13)

  12. Luke 18:9-14 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men-extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  13. Pharisee Jew Religious Covenant Rel. Temple Priv. Prayed Publican Jew Religious Covenant Rel. Temple Priv. Prayed II. The Parable (vv. 10-13) A. Two Men Similar / Alike

  14. II. The Parable (vv. 10-13) A. Two Men Similar / Alike B. Two Men Different

  15. Pharisee: 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men- -extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' Publian: 'God, be merciful to me a sinner.’

  16. Pharisee Publican Arrogant View self as righteous Too good to associate No need for mercy Singles self out as R. Humble View self as a sinner Too bad to associate Great need for mercy Singles self out as S.

  17. Two Men Who Prayed: I. The Setting (v. 9) II. The Parable (vv. 10-13) III. The Lessons Learned (v. 14)

  18. Luke 18:9-14 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men--extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  19. III. The Lessons Learned (v. 14) A. The Sin of Self-Righteousness • Ignore their weakness - gloat in own righteousness • Seek praises of men (Mt. 23:23-30; Jn 12:42-43) • Focus on weaknesses of others • Places self in one class - all others in another class • Thanks God (not for what God has done) but what he has done for God • Focus on the outward - not on attitudes • No wants, needs, or acknowledgements

  20. Self God

  21. Luke 18:9-14 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men-extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  22. Luke 18:9-14 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that Iam not like other men--extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 Ifast twice a week; I give tithes of all that Ipossess.' 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  23. Self-Righteousness Is Sin Because: • Doesn’t love his neighbor as self (Matt. 22:39) • Doesn’t treat others way want to be treated (Matt. 7:12) • Doesn’t look upon things of others (Phil. 4:2) • Makes others the standard - always better (2 Cor. 10:12) • Trust is in SELF - not God (Lk. 18:9-14) • Proud - Arrogant (Prov. 6:17; 16:5; 21:4) • Doesn’t see that he could fall (1 Cor. 10:12: Gal. 6:1) • Binds more than God has (fasting twice a week, etc.) Sin

  24. III. The Lessons Learned (v. 14) A. The Sin of Self-Righteousness B. The Blessing of Humility

  25. Blessing of Humility: • See need / dependence upon God (cry for mercy) • Reverence (“stood afar off” - not presuming to draw near) • No effort to justify, excuse or ignore is wrong • Have wisdom (Prov. 11:2) • Has honor (Prov. 29:23) • Grace & exaltation from God (Jas. 4:6, 10; 1 Pet. 5:5)

  26. III. The Lessons Learned (v. 14) A. The Sin of Self-Righteousness B. The Blessing of Humility C. Strong, Religious, & Devoted People Can Be Lost

  27. Strong, Religious, & Devoted People Can Be Lost • The Pharisee - had many good characteristics • Devoutly religious (at temple praying) • May have been sincere • Nothing is said against his morality • Faithful to his marriage vows • Not an extortioner • Not unjust (not unfair) • Liberal with his money • Yet - not justified • Attitude problems • Lacking in other areas • Being religious, devoted, etc. not enough

  28. III. The Lessons Learned (v. 14) A. The Sin of Self-Righteousness B. The Blessing of Humility C. Strong, Religious, & Devoted People Can Be Lost D. If Mercy Shown to Publican - Me Too!

  29. Two Men Who Prayed: I. The Setting (v. 9) II. The Parable (vv. 10-13) III. The Lessons Learned (v. 14)

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