1. Jesus targets this parable at those who are confident in their own righteousness and who look down on other people. Do you think this problem of self-righteous people is as much a problem today as back then?
2. How does the Pharisee’s view of himself affect his relationship with God and others?
3. What did each man do and what was his reward?
4. What was the rule Jesus used from which He judged these men and how can we apply this to our own lives?
5. In what areas of life do you ‘have confidence in yourself?’ Is this good or bad in light of Luke 18:9?
6. Is it okay to be better than others? How can we grow in righteousness without becoming self-righteous?
7. Many people who have a religion or philosophy can be self-righteous, because they think their ways are better than others. This is also true sometimes of those who profess to be a Christian. Who do we look down on?
8. How are people saved? Are we justified (seen as righteous) by our deeds and actions or by faith in Jesus Christ? Discuss.
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