1. The Righteousness of the Kingdom (Part 2) Matthew 5:17-7:27

2. 2 Scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 5:19-20) Thought righteousness was accomplished by keeping the Law of Moses (Gal. 3:10-12) Hypocritical, self-righteous approach to righteousness (Matt. 23:3) Righteousness of the kingdom: Living by faith from a pure heart (Matt. 6:21, 33)

3. 3 Righteousness of the Kingdom: Faith and Service Matt. 6:19-34 Trusting faith, 6:19-32 (Jas. 2:18) Valuables, 6:19-21, 24; 1 Tim. 6:6-8 Vision, 6:22-23; Col. 3:2 Values, 6:24-25 (25-32); Matt. 16:26 (1 Jno. 2:15-17)

4. 4 Righteousness of the Kingdom: Faith and Service Matt. 6:19-34 Faithful and fruitful service, 6:33-34 Priority, Heb. 13:5-6 God’s purposes are our daily pursuits His kingdom, Lk. 17:20-21; 1 Pet. 3:15 His righteousness, (Matt. 5:20; 6:24) Romans 6:12-16

5. 5 Righteousness of the Kingdom: Righteous Judgments Matt. 7:1-20 Judge ourselves and how we make judgments, 7:1-6 (Jno. 7:24) Not hypocritically, 7:1 (Rom. 2:1) Our measure is returned to us, 7:2; Lk. 6:38 With a view toward helping others, 7:3-5 (1 Cor. 5:3-5) Do not defile holy things, 7:6

6. 6 Righteousness of the Kingdom: Righteous Judgments Matt. 7:1-20 Assesses God’s ability to bless, 7:7-11 A-S-K: Successful prayers of the righteous, Jas. 1:5-8 (4:1-4) Persevering prayer, 1 Pet. 3:8-12 God gives good gifts, Jas. 1:17

7. 7 Righteousness of the Kingdom: Righteous Judgments Matt. 7:1-20 Assesses how we treat others, 7:12 Out of gratitude for our Father’s gifts, Proverbs 24:29 (Matt 18:33) The law and the prophets (5:17) Matthew 22:37-40

8. 8 Righteousness of the Kingdom: Righteous Judgments Matt. 7:1-20 Assesses the path of life, 7:13-14 (Jno. 1:4-5; 14:6) Assesses teachers and their teachings, 7:15-20 (1 Jno. 4:1, 6; Gal. 1:6-9)

9. 9 Righteousness of the Kingdom: Hear and Obey Jesus Matt. 7:21-29 Saying but not obeying is sin, 7:21-23 Remember scribes/Pharisees, 5:20; 23:3 The wisdom of obedient faith, 7:24-27 Come to Jesus by hearing and doing His words, Matt. 11:28; Luke 6:47 Foolish to hear and do nothing, Luke 6:49 Authority of the King, 7:28-29

10. 10 Righteousness of the Kingdom Matthew 5:20 “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.” Keeping law (sinless perfection) Hypocrisy and self-righteousness Praise from others Righteousness of faith in Christ ?