The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Who is nearer to the kingdom of God: an upright, lifelong churchgoer or a despised, outcast sinner? Alistair Begg helps us see how shocking Jesus’ answer to this question was to its original hearers—especially for those who trusted in their own righteousness. Self-righteous, legalistic obedience can never save us, but God's mercy can rescue even the worst sinner who comes to Him in humility and brokenness. Scripture: Luke 18:9 Preached: October 14, 2001 Find more sermons by Alistair Begg at https://www.tfl.org/sermons