“For I say unto you,
Matthew 5:20
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 judges & preaches against hypocrisy & mocks hypocrites for their self-righteousness, self-interest & false love.
- Jesus knows His listeners are striving to reach heaven.
- Jesus sets the bar for reaching heaven: Don’t be a hypocrite.
- Jesus assumes His listeners want to be in the kingdom of heaven.
