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A Surpassing Righteousness. Matthew 5:19-20. They didn’t practice what they preached ( Matt 23:1-4 ). They loved attention & praise (Matt 23:5-12 ). They were unwilling to change (Matt 23:13). They emphasized prayer over virtue (Matt 23:14 ).
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A Surpassing Righteousness Matthew 5:19-20
A Surpassing Righteousness • He practices the faith he professes. • He does not glorify himself, but glorifies God. • He is willing to change at God’s command. • He places equal emphasis on virtue & prayer.
A Surpassing Righteousness • He is not concerned with amassing people, but in turning souls to Christ. • He emphasizes holy over common. • He places equal emphasis on every command. • He is the righteous man he appears to be.