In today’s message, Jesus’ Parable illustrates the Pharisee’s own “form of godliness.” The Pharisee’s pride in his own qualities and pride in his own good moral character. In contrast, stood the Publican, admitting in humility his sin before God.
o “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).