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Show THE PHARASEE DEFINED AND DESCRIBED i tContributed) The pharasee is a persistent type. He exists in every age. He is found in every church. He is known by certain infallible characteristics. He is the very antithesis of the Christ-type. The pharasee is a literalist and lop-sided in his moral thinking. He "strains at the gnats" of other men's little imperfections; imperfec-tions; and "swallows the camels" of gross injustice and extortion. The Galilean was most merciful to human follies ; and discovered goodness even in "publicans and harlots"; and strove to lift them up to purity of character. The pharasee is utterly devoid of a sense of humor; and piously thanks God "that he is not as other men." The Galilean was meekly conscious of his own limitations and even brushed aside the young man's tribute, "Good Master." The pharasee is most exacting in his demands on others; but "will not lift one of his fingers" to help those in distress. The Galilean was most generous to all; and proved his real greatness by being the servant of the least. The pharasee is all for. outward show, piety, .and respectability. respect-ability. The Galilean cared little for ceremony and ostentation ostenta-tion ; but constantly stressed inner purity and the "weightier matters" of "justice and mercy." The pharasee glories in titles and official distinctions. The Galilean cared nothing for earthly honors insisting that "after these things do the gentiles seek." The pharasee is an obstructionist, "and shuts up the kingdom of heaven against men," by opposing all plans for human betterment. The Galilean found his chief glory in just "going about doing good." Veritus. |