Jesus tells a parable about a Pharisee praying in the Temple area. He believes God is impressed by all of his spiritual accomplishments. Meanwhile, a tax collector beats his breast and bows his head, praying only, “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” We know the rest of the story: This Pharisee is like the Pharisees who rejected Jesus, and this publican is like the tax collectors and sinners who became his disciples.

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