There is, in fact, more than just a spark of goodness in this Pharisee. He fulfills his religious obligations, fasts more than what the Law requires, and gives generously in support of the temple. He is also not avaricious, not a double-crosser, and not a slave to the basic cravings of the human body.
Tinutupad niya ang kanyang mga obligasyong relihiyoso, nag-aayuno siya nang labis sa hinihingi ng batas, at bukaspalad siya sa pag-aabuloy sa templo. Hindi rin siya sakim, hindi doble-kara, at hindi nagpapasasa sa layaw ng katawan.