We're going over it again, so I though I'd read ahead this time something stuck with me that hasnt before.
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
The first part makes sense, notice both people make it to heaven but in different standing. Also of note is that they were both teachers in Jesus's scenario. This should come as no surprise to us given later parts of the bible on being under grace vs law. However, then Jesus puts it into a whole other level, seeming to say that next it's virtually impossible to enter the kingdom of heaven without being better than the best.
It's a recurring theme, Jesus really raises the bar in the message to much higher standards. Any thoughts?
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
The first part makes sense, notice both people make it to heaven but in different standing. Also of note is that they were both teachers in Jesus's scenario. This should come as no surprise to us given later parts of the bible on being under grace vs law. However, then Jesus puts it into a whole other level, seeming to say that next it's virtually impossible to enter the kingdom of heaven without being better than the best.
It's a recurring theme, Jesus really raises the bar in the message to much higher standards. Any thoughts?
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