Introduction
Brief overview of Jesus’ history with the Pharisees
- Luke 7:30
- Luke 11:37, 45
- Luke 12:1
- Luke 14:1-6 – Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath
- Luke 15:1-32 – The joy of sinners who repent.
The Pharisees were lovers of money
The Pharisees heard all these things
- Luke 11:54 – They heard, but not with righteous intent.
- James 1:21
- Luke 23:35
The Pharisees were exalting themselves – Luke 16:15
- God is the one who justifies. The Pharisees wanted to justify themselves in other people’s eyes.
- Luke 10:29
- Matthew 23:35
- Proverbs 21:2
- Luke 7:36
Conclusion
- Do not be complacent. Do not be proud or disdainful of others.
- We must have a right attitude toward money and possessions.
- Cultivate a humble godly attitude towards ourselves and encourage that in others.