The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Explained

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Explained

October 29, 2026 · 31 min

Have you ever done the very thing you scolded someone else for doing? Jesus told a parable about two men who prayed in the temple, and only one of them went home right with God.We walk through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18 and why tax collectors were so hated. Then we look at how the Pharisees were doing the same things, and what it really means to be justified.0:00 Have You Ever Done What You Scolded Someone For?8:02 The Pharisee Who Thanked God He Wasn't Like Others14:56 The Tax Collector's Prayer and Why He Was Hated20:00 The Pharisees Were Doing the Same Things24:05 What "Justified" Really Means Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.