In our days, Pharisees are an extinct breed, but Pharisaism still exists today. In Mt 7:1, Jesus warns us: “Judge not so that you may not be judged.” The Pharisee in the parable today might have witnessed the tax collector’s one thousand and one sins, but he does not see nor does he cares that while he judges the tax collector, the tax collector is actually reconciling with God.
“Huwag kayong huhusga, nang hindi kayo husgahan,” atas ni Jesus sa Mt 7:1. Maaaring nasaksihan nga ng Pariseong ito ang isanlibu’t isang mga kasalanan ng Publikanong kasabay niya ngayong nagdarasal, ngunit hindi niya nakikita, hindi nababatid, na samantalang hinuhusgahan niya ang Publikano, ito ay nakikipagkasundo sa Diyos.