BETTER THAN THE PHARISEES

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Text: Matthew 5:20.

 _For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, Ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven._ 

Jesus Christ said emphatically that except your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes and Pharisees, you can't enter into the kingdom of heaven. That's a huge statement. 

On several occasions, Jesus Christ condemned the behavior of the scribes and Pharisees, yet He acknowledged the fact  that they had some degrees of righteousness.
That is why He said let your righteousness surpass theirs. 

As a matter of fact, a number of the new generation believers doesn't even match-up to these guys in terms of right living. They give alms regularly, they pray frequently, they fast frequently and so on.

However, God expects more from you. The bottom line of their righteousness is based on hypocrisy and showmanship. The bottom line of your righteousness should be centered on Christ.

Jesus in Matthew 5:17, disabused the philosophy of some of His followers when He blatantly told them He didn't come to destroy the law but to fulfill it. 

The Christ in you should make you lead a life that is of more quality than those who are merely observing the laws. You have been called to a higher life. 

Ask yourself,  "is my life better than that of the Scribes and Pharisees?"
 *Will your present way of life qualify you to enter into the kingdom of heaven? You must make amendment today. 

Bible reading: Matthew 5:1-48.


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