In today’s Gospel (LK 18:9-14), Jesus introduces two characters: a Pharisee and a tax collector. Jesus says that the Pharisee’s prayer was not heard. The motive of our prayer is not to impress God. When we put down others and brag about our own accomplishments, these kind of behaviours doesn’t impress God who sees right to the heart.
When it comes to our prayer life, guard against comparing ourselves with someone else because it can lead to pride. If we want to compare ourselves then we should compare with Jesus.
The tax collector stands at a distance. He will not even look up to heaven. He communicates with God with humility instead of pride.
When we approach God, approach Him with humble and contrite heart and also in great reverence. God is great. God is good all the time.
Let us promise God that we will never look down on our fellow brothers and sisters but we look out to them the way God does.
“Lord, humble our hearts and give us your eyes.”
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