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Holding a Posture of Grace
Jesus offers a juxtaposition of the arrogant Pharisee and the humble sinner to help us see that our posture toward God matters more.
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Leaving Contempt Behind—for Proper 25C
In an unnerving parable about comparison, contempt, and humility, Jesus reveals the path of righteousness isn’t based in our judgement.
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Feeling Justified
Being good and doing good. We usually make it a debate. And then marching orders. Above them, though, is mercy.
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Right or Just? (Proper 25C)
The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an evocative teaching that complicates as we address it personally.
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Righteousness and Contempt
Again, it is tempting to take a parable from Jesus as an invitation to be better than others, even when we know better.
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No Competition
The parable of the righteous man is a set-up. And we can’t help falling for it. Because we don’t know what to do with his being wrong.