The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees

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.

Scribes and Pharisees righteousness involved:  External over internal

External over internal  Matthew 23:25-28  Matthew 15:17-20

Scribes and Pharisees righteousness involved:  External over internal  Works to be seen of men

Works to be seen of men Matthew 23:5-12 Matthew 6:2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

Works to be seen of men 1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Scribes and Pharisees righteousness involved:  External over internal  Works to be seen of men  Saying and not doing

Saying and not doing  Matthew 23:2-4  Romans 2:21-24

Saying and not doing  Luke 6:46 “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?  Titus 1:16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

Scribes and Pharisees righteousness involved:  External over internal  Works to be seen of men  Saying and not doing  Doing some, leaving some undone

Doing some, leaving some undone Matthew 23: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. 24 Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!

Doing some, leaving some undone James 2:10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. Matthew 7:24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: John 14:15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.

Scribes and Pharisees righteousness involved:  External over internal  Works to be seen of men  Saying and not doing  Doing some, leaving some undone  Putting tradition above God’s word

Putting tradition above God’s word  Mark 7:6-13  2 Thessalonians 2:13-15  2 Thessalonians 3:6 But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.

Scribes and Pharisees righteousness involved:  External over internal  Works to be seen of men  Saying and not doing  Doing some, leaving some undone  Putting tradition above God’s word

Be Saved Today!  Believe – John 8:24  Repent – Luke 13:3  Confess – Matthew 10:32-33  Be Baptized – Mark 16:16  Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10