Introduction
Luke 16:14-17Matthew 23:23Mark 7:9, 13Brief overview of Jesus’ history with the Pharisees
Luke 7:30Luke 11:37, 45Luke 12:1Luke 14:1-6 – Jesus heals a man on the SabbathLuke 15:1-32 – The joy of sinners who repent.The Pharisees were lovers of money
Luke 16:14The Pharisees heard all these things
Luke 11:54 – They heard, but not with righteous intent.James 1:21Luke 23:35The Pharisees were exalting themselves – Luke 16:15
God is the one who justifies. The Pharisees wanted to justify themselves in other people’s eyes.Luke 10:29Matthew 23:35Proverbs 21:2Luke 7:36Conclusion
Do not be complacent. Do not be proud or disdainful of others.We must have a right attitude toward money and possessions.Cultivate a humble godly attitude towards ourselves and encourage that in others.