Ep. 13 - Pharisee or Tax Collector: Why Admitting Our Depravity is Really Good

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Ever caught yourself thinking, "At least I'm not like THAT person"? This episode dives into the uncomfortable truth about our natural tendency toward self-righteousness and why it might be the biggest obstacle in our spiritual journey.

Ben and Liz unpack Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and tax collector from Luke 18, revealing how easily we all slip into comparison-based spirituality. We're startled by research showing 93% of drivers rate themselves "above average" (statistically impossible), and how we consistently use irrational reasoning to justify our own morality while harshly judging others.

The surprising good news? Acknowledging that "none of us are good" is actually liberating. When we stop trying to justify ourselves and embrace our need for mercy, we find freedom from the exhausting cycle of moral superiority. This humble posture not only transforms our relationship with God but allows us to extend genuine grace to others.

Mentioned in this Episode: 

• The Truth About Us (affiliate link) 
• Study: Are we all less risky and more skillful than our fellow drivers?
• Study: The Illusion of Moral Superiority 
• Study: Feeling "holier than thou": Are self-serving assessments produced by errors in self- or social prediction?

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