JC - Chapter 27

In parable the Savior spake to those who trusted in themselves that they were righteous -

"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."  (New Testament | Luke 18:10 - 13)

Of these two, the publican -

"...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."  (New Testament | Luke 18:14)

...or in my mind, justified by grace and the atonement of the Savior.

Elder Talmage made one little commend that made me think -

"The Pharisee thanked God that he was so much better than other men; he was true to his class, a separatist who looked with disdain upon all who were not like him. That he was not like “this publican” was made a point of special thanksgiving. His boast, that he fasted twice a week and gave tithes of all that he possessed, was a specification of worthiness above what was required by the law as then administered; he thus implied that God was his debtor."

My thoughts were...how often do we suggest or remind the Lord the things we have done to receive his blessings.  In doing so, do we imply that He is our debtor?  Interesting.