Ellen Chat Conversation

Based on the book *Christ's Object Lessons*, Chapter 13, "Two Worshippers," explains the parable of the Pharisee and the publican from Luke 18:9-14. The chapter highlights the motivations of two men who go to the temple to pray. * **The Pharisee:** His worship is driven by self-interest. He does not see himself as a sinner in need of forgiveness but rather as a righteous person deserving of praise from both God and man. His prayer is an act of self-congratulation, intended to "give the people a high opinion of his piety" (COL 150). Christ told this parable to illustrate the attitude of those "which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others" (COL 150). * **The Publican:** (Though not detailed in the provided text, the parable's context implies he is the opposite). He represents the humble sinner who recognizes his unworthiness and pleads for God's mercy. The central lesson of the chapter is the contrast between self-righteous, merit-seeking worship and the humble, sincere worship of a person who acknowledges their need for divine grace.