Introduction

• Luke 16:14-17
• Matthew 23:23
• Mark 7:9, 13

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

• Luke 16:14

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.