a week; j I give tithes of all that I get.’ 13But the tax…
““a week; j I give tithes of all that I get.’ 13But the tax collector, g standing far off, k would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but l beat his breast, saying, ‘God, m be merciful to me, a sinner!’ 14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For n everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The humble, contrite prayer is valued over self‑righteous boasting; humility leads to justification.
In simple terms: Humility is praised over pride.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and sincere repentance.
Themes
humility
pride
spirituality
justice
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
scriptural
moral
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- self‑reflection
- teaching moments
Key Concepts
biblical teaching
parable
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate humility in daily life?
- What does true repentance look like for you?
A Different Perspective
Humility may be difficult in cultures that reward self‑promotion.