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Righteousness That Exceeds Matthew 5:17-20. What is Righteousness?. Defined as “What is consistent with God’s will...” Matthew 3:15, 21:32 Romans 4:1-8, 22-25 Psalms 112:1-10 Righteousness is right doing. What was Righteousness of Pharisees?. Jews believed all truth was in the law
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What is Righteousness? • Defined as “What is consistent with God’s will...” • Matthew 3:15, 21:32 • Romans 4:1-8, 22-25 • Psalms 112:1-10 • Righteousness is right doing.
What was Righteousness of Pharisees? • Jews believed all truth was in the law • Scribes interpreted the law which resulted in the Oral Law • Luke 11:46, Acts 15:10
They became legalists • They were hypocritical in their judgments, Matthew 23, Luke 11:46 • Gave minute attention to details while omitting weightier matters, Matthew 23:23 • Elevated interpretations to level of law
Righteousness must exceed • Proper motivation, heart • From the inner man • Involves: • Right object – pleasing God • Right authority – God’s Word • Right actions drawn from right motives