True righteousness comes from humility and grace, not from pride in one’s own actions. The Bible teaches that self-righteousness blinds us to our own flaws and distances us from God’s wisdom. By acknowledging our need for His guidance, we open ourselves to growth and deeper understanding. Let your actions reflect God’s love, not your own ego.
Below is our full list of bible verses on self-righteousness (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Self-Righteousness
Luke 18:9-14
“9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
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