He also told this parable to a few who believed themselves to be righteous, while despising others.

Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee; the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: My God, I give you thanks because I am not like other men, who are thieves, unrighteous and adulterers, nor am I like this publican. I fast twice per week and I give a tenth of all I possess.

The publican, on the other hand, kept his distance and did not even dare to lift his eyes to heaven; but he beat his breast, saying, “My God, have mercy on me, sinner that I am.”

I tell you that this one returned to his house justified,  whereas the other did not, for everyone who raises himself  will be humbled and everyone who humbles himself will be lifted up. (Lk. 18:9-14)