They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.
To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:
When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who thi
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.
Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;
The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every cur
But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and si
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one
He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation—children
Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit.
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”