What is the main lesson in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector?

[jennifer_bloom]

What I get out of that story is that a humble person who respects others and has not given their full heart to God is better than a proud person who worships God but does not respect other human beings.

[Danzigdawson]

Same as every story in the bible: time to throw the book in the dumpster.