Worship

Service 26 October 2025

Luke 18:9-14 - Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector invites us to reflect not on who is right or wrong, but on the nature of our relationship with God. The Pharisee’s prayer reflects social faithfulness, but lacks intimacy with God. In contrast, the tax collector’s vulnerable prayer reveals deep connection and humility. This parable emphasises that a meaningful life is not about pride but about embracing weakness and allowing God’s power to work through it. God’s community is built on brokenness, not perfection. Like Jacob, we are invited to wrestle with God, knowing He stays with us even in our failures. Vulnerability, not self-justification, is the path to divine intimacy and transformation.