Luke 18:10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11The 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.
12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13And 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.
14I 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.
The trouble with the Pharisees is that they were religiously lost and full of pride refusing to repent. It's mostly the same with all who reject God.
It all boils down to They love their sin more than the Savior and refuse to repent. Jesus said," except ye repent you shall all likewise perish." It's a reoccurring theme all throughout the book of Luke and all the gospels for that matter.
Anyhow, just a little food for thought this wonderful evening. God bless and have a great day!