Such a Christian pretends to seek God above all things but uses religion merely as a means to win praise. But we know we have chosen the wrong path if we become engrossed in making comparisons: “I do all these good things. Comparing “my righteousness” to the sinful life of some “tax-collector” is the key characteristic of the life of a Pharisee. There is nothing wrong with recognising a fact: “I do some good things.” If you have time for prayer every day, that is a very good thing. If you struggle to be sorry for your sins, that is a very good thing.

Source: Daily Nation June 10, 2017 20:56 UTC