Problematic Pride

Sunday 26th October 2025

Text: Luke 18: 9-14
 
Today’s sermon considers the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, two very different men who came at the same time to the Temple to pray.

Jesus makes it clear from the very beginning of this text that he is dealing with the problems of pride. While there is a positive side to pride there is also problematic pride as in the words of Jesus here:
‘Jesus told this parable to people who were sure of their own goodness and despised everyone else.’

The parable makes us think on who is ‘right with God’. As Jesus says in conclusion of this tale: “those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great.”

Watch the recorded sermon here: https://youtu.be/iTGpM2mqkKw