The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is a strong warning to today’s church leaders. Although church leaders will not admit they are like Pharisees, this parable teaches otherwise. It is important to understand the spiritual meaning of this parable. The Pharisee’s prideful prayer reveals his zealous, hypocritical behavior. He believes the Bible is from God, but he teaches a works-based, legalistic false gospel. He is a hypocrite. The tax collector is a despised person in the church community. But, he is very humble and trusts in the mercy of God. He represents all true Christians. Click on the link below to view a YouTube video on this topic. Or, please visit the Parables in the Gospels page on this website.
Parable of Pharisee and Tax Collector
