Matthew 5. So hard to measure up! In fact, I can't. Only Jesus in me can fulfill what I should be spiritually.
Matthew 5:17, "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill."
Matthew 5:19-20, "Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven."
How does one's righteousness EXCEED the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees? By it being a true righteousness. The one that only comes from Jesus living in and through me.
The scary part of verses 19-20 to me? Do I teach others to break or to keep God's commandments? Is there a commandment I am lackadaisical about? Do I make it appear as if it's okay to ignore some of what God says?
God, help me to live the righteous life continually that is You living in me. Amen.
