How does Christ view those who think they are righteous?

According to Christ's teachings, those who believe they are righteous may be blind to their spiritual condition. In Matthew 9:12, Jesus states that 'they that be whole need not a physician,' indicating that self-righteous individuals are unlikely to seek the healing He offers. The sermon emphasizes that this false sense of righteousness, often exemplified by the Pharisees, can lead to eternal consequences. They prioritize their own moral superiority based on human standards instead of acknowledging their true spiritual barrenness before God. Until one humbles themselves, acknowledges their sinfulness, and turns to Christ, they remain outside the kingdom of heaven.