(Lesson 4410)(02-28-24) Luke 16:14-15
“And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
In today’s quote, Jesus tells of the greed of the Pharisees, who were lovers of wealth and fame, they ridiculed and rejected Jesus' teachings. Jesus responded to their smugness by telling them that while they can falsely justify themselves before men, God knows that they are only concerned with themselves and their appearance to others. He emphasized that what is highly esteemed with mankind is detestable in the sight of God. This quote highlights the contrast between earthly and divine values. Therein, Jesus criticized the Pharisees' hypocrisy and their emphasis on outward appearances rather than the genuine righteousness that is demanded by God the Father.~
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