Tithes Quote by Anonymous
““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
Source Bible: Luke 18:9‑14 (Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector)
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.
