Quotes about Self-righteousness

The self-righteous never apologize.

Legalism is a subtle danger because no one thinks of himself as a legalist.

Much of the Soul they talk, but all awry; And in themselves seek virtue; and to themselves All glory arrogate, to God give none

Self-righteousness can feed upon doctrines—as well as upon works!

Mortification from a self-strength, carried on by ways of self-invention, unto the end of a self-righteousness, is the soul and substance of all false religion in the world.

None are more unjust in their judgments of others than those who have a high opinion of themselves.

The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.

In the flesh rather than the work of the Spirit, it is easy to say we are showing holiness and it only be egotistic pride and hardness.

it. Many parents have successfully raised self-righteous little Pharisees. When they look at themselves, they do not see a sinner in desperate need, so they are not grateful for a Savior. Sadly, the same is true of many of their parents.

Each thinks he or she is more righteous than the other. Each

Self-righteousness is your own personal defense attorney.

So the call to "give an account" is, first, not a call to beat unwilling people into intellectual submission, but to be the servant of those in need, often indeed the servant of those who are in the grip of their own intellectual self-righteousness and pride, usually reinforced by their social surroundings.