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Thoughts on Righteousness

Thoughts on Righteousness. Luke 18:9-14. Who was this body of people who “trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt”? The Pharisees. (Matt 16:6) “And Jesus said to them, ‘Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees’”

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Thoughts on Righteousness

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  1. Thoughts on Righteousness Luke 18:9-14

  2. Who was this body of people who “trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt”? • The Pharisees

  3. (Matt 16:6) “And Jesus said to them, ‘Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees’” • (Matt 16:11) “How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees” • The Pharisees

  4. (Matt 16:12) “Then they understood that He did not say to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees”

  5. (Matt 5:20) “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven” • (Matt. 6:1) “Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven”

  6. KJV -- alms • ASV -- righteousness • NASB -- righteousness • NIV -- righteousness • NKJV -- charitable deeds • ESV -- righteousness

  7. (Matt 5:14-16) “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” • (Matt 6:1) “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.”

  8. (Matt 5:14-16) “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” • (Matt 6:1) “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.”

  9. (Matt 5:14-16) “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” • (Matt 6:1) “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.”

  10. A connection between Matthew 5:20 and the principles of Matthew 6:1-18 • Following Matthew 5:20 are a number of things that are on this wise: “You have heard that the ancients were told” (5:21) and “But I say unto you” (5:22) • Jesus has different standard, doesn’t He?

  11. Three times in His cautionary advisement Jesus says, essentially, “not as the hypocrites do” (2, 5, 16). Who do you suppose those hypocrites are? • The Pharisees

  12. Do you suppose that hypocrites might do a great many good things for the wrong reason? • Cf. Matthew 7:21-23 • Almsgivng, praying, and fasting are good things • However, done for the wrong reason • Consider it is not what was done; it was why it was done

  13. Acts of compassion and mercy • Christians are to be involved in such • Others (Matt. 22:39; Rom. 13:9) • Brethren (1 Peter 1:22) • The “left hand-right hand” thing • Not that you don’t know what has been done • Rather, that it has been done with little notoriety! • The Lord’s point is that some do this for notoriety of men, but not you

  14. Recent funeral • Make a short phone call • Send a card • Take some food • Go to: • The visitation • The funeral • The graveside

  15. Praying for show • The Amplified Bible has this on Luke 18:11, “The Pharisee took his stand ostentatiously and began to pray thus before and with himself” • Matthew 6:5 has it also an ostentatious show • Ought to be in secret • Sometimes Jesus: • Prayed in secret by Himself (Lk. 6:12) • Prayed in public (Lk. 3:21)

  16. Fasting • Apparently some prepared their appearance so others could tell they were fasting or so that others might ask if they were fasting • Jesus said, “Don’t do that!” • He said to look like you normally do • I have heard and have had others advertise that they were fasting • Why do this? • To be noticed • How else would you know unless you are told?

  17. Summing it up: • Humility is not something associated with hypocrites and “show-off religion” • Yet, humility is something for disciples. 1 Peter 3:8 (ASV) - - “Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded”

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