Christ's comparisons...

Matthew 12:41 The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here. The Pharisees were experts at comparison - always pointing out how others fell short of their standards and lives. Having been on the receiving end of their constant criticism and questioning, Jesus now is making comparisons of His own: the Pharisees and their followers had received much more revelation and blessing from God than the most pagan of nations, yet refused to repent and believe. Even wicked cities like Nineveh, whose sin was a stink in God's nostrils, at times repented. On the outside, the Pharisees appeared much "cleaner", but the inside was a far different story. Whenever we start to hear ourselves compare, beware, but whenever Christ compares, listen well.