An Episcopal Sermon: October 26, 2025

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Subject of Sermon: The story of the Pharisee who trusts in his righteousness and the sinful tax collector.

Sermon By: The Rev. Karen Cuffie at The Episcopal Church in Almaden.

Today's Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14

“ Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were
righteous and regarded others with contempt: "Two men went up to the
temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee,
standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you that I am not
like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax
collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.' But the tax
collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was
beating his breast and saying, `God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell
you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for
all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves
will be exalted."”

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