Deliverance and Victorious Living Through Jesus

Contrasting the self-righteous, outwardly religious Pharisee with the humble, outcast publican. While the Pharisee proudly boasts of his adherence to the law and despises others, the publican stands far off, confesses his sinfulness, and seeks mercy. Ultimately, Jesus declares that the publican, who demonstrates true humility, leaves "justified," demonstrating that spiritual access is not guaranteed by religious standing or self-proclaimed righteousness, but by a desperate an