the righteousness of the kingdom (part 1) matthew 5:17-7:27
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The Righteousness of the Kingdom (Part 1)
The Righteousness of the Kingdom (Part 1)
Matthew 5:17-7:27
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Sermon on the MountSermon on the Mount
The nature of righteousness in kingdom of heaven (Matt. 4:23)
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law of Moses, Matt. 5:17-18 (Rom. 10:4)
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Scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 5:19-20)
Scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 5:19-20)
Thought righteousness was accomplished by keeping the law, Gal. 3:10-12; Acts 13:39
Hypocritical and self-righteous in their approach to righteousness (Matt. 23:23)
Righteousness of the kingdom: Living by faith from a pure heart, 6:21, 33 (Rom. 1:16-17)
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Our Righteousness Our Righteousness (Matthew 5:20)(Matthew 5:20)
External action is not the defining mark of righteousness, Matt. 5:21-48 Fails the heart test, 5:8; Lk. 16:15 Problem of self-righteousness, Lk. 18:9-12
Glorifies itself, not God (5:16)
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Law-keeping void of the heart is not the gospel of the kingdom Matthew 5:21-48
Law-keeping void of the heart is not the gospel of the kingdom Matthew 5:21-48
OT Law/Interpretation
(Conduct)Do not murderDo not commit adulteryDivorce…give a certificate of divorce
Gospel of Kingdom (Cause, Motive of
heart)No anger w/o causeDo not lust in your heart
The cause for putting away
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Law-keeping void of the heart is not the gospel of the kingdom Matthew 5:21-48
Law-keeping void of the heart is not the gospel of the kingdom Matthew 5:21-48
OT Law/Interpretation
(Conduct)Do not swear falselyAn eye for an eyeLove your neighbor and hate your enemy
Gospel of Kingdom (Cause, Motive of
heart)Integrity (yes be yes)Mercy from the heartLove your enemy to be sons of God
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Toward a brother, 5:21-26 Toward lust and moral purity,
5:27-30 Toward spouse (divorce), 5:31-32 Toward truthfulness, 5:33-37 Toward peacefulness, 5:38-42 Toward enemies, 5:43-48
Righteousness touches the disposition of the heart Matthew 5:21-48
Righteousness touches the disposition of the heart Matthew 5:21-48
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Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
The motive of righteousness (6:1) NOT to attract the attention and praise of men, 6:2, 5, 7, 16 (Jno.12:42-43; Phil. 2:21)
To be seen, acknowledged and approved by God, Matt. 6:4, 6, 18
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Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
Alms (charitable deeds), 6:1-4 What is supposed to be for others must not become a display for glory from others
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Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
Prayer, 6:5-15 What is reverential communication with God must not become a display of piety for others
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Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
Take Heed: Inspect your devotion of heart, Matthew 6:1-18
Fasting, 6:16-18 What is a self-refining dedication process unto God must not become an occasion to be praised by other
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Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33)
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33)
Objective of righteousnessTo be perfect (complete) like our heavenly Father, Matt. 5:48
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Why Your Personal Righteousness Matters
Why Your Personal Righteousness Matters
The blessings of the kingdom, Matt. 5:3-12, 20 So you will not be lost
Your influence in the world, Matt. 5:13-16 So you can help save others
God’s glory and honor, Matt. 5:16 So you can influence others for good