Pharisee and publican

The parable of the Pharisee and publican teaches that true happiness comes from humility and seeking spiritual wealth, not self-righteousness or material possessions. 140:5.7 167:5.1-2

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• The poor in spirit, the humble 140:5.7 — Mt 5:3; Lk 6:20b.
• Publican's prayer 140:5.7 — Lk 18:10-14.
• Parable of two prayers 167:5.1 — Lk 18:9-14.
• Who is humbled will be exalted 167:5.1 — Mt 18:1-4; Mt 23:12; Lk 14:11; Lk 18:14.