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The pitfalls of prideful piety
Prayer
Contemporary Lectionary Prayers
Based Upon Cycle C Lectionary Gospels
Gospel Theme:
The pitfalls of prideful piety
Gospel Note:
The parable of the pridefully pious Pharisee and the sinful but suppliant tax collector is an object-lesson in God's grace. Apparently, trying to achieve divine acceptance with one's own righteousness is a fruitless exercise in self-confidence and pride, while acknowledging one's own unworthiness in humility and relying on God's mercy yields justification and even exaltation.
Liturgical Color:
Green
Suggested Hymns:
Lord, Teach Us How To Pray Aright
The pitfalls of prideful piety
Gospel Note:
The parable of the pridefully pious Pharisee and the sinful but suppliant tax collector is an object-lesson in God's grace. Apparently, trying to achieve divine acceptance with one's own righteousness is a fruitless exercise in self-confidence and pride, while acknowledging one's own unworthiness in humility and relying on God's mercy yields justification and even exaltation.
Liturgical Color:
Green
Suggested Hymns:
Lord, Teach Us How To Pray Aright