Textual Sermon (Matt. 5:17-7:27): The Righteousness of the Kingdom (1)

Textual Sermons

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:17-20

The Righteousness of the Kingdom (1)

(Matthew 5:17-7:27)

Intro.
1. This section of the Sermon on the Mount sets forth the high standard of life demanded by the King of citizens of His kingdom (4:23).

2. Jesus is the fulfillment of the law, Matt. 5:17-18 (Rom. 10:4).

3. Two problems with the scribes & Pharisees, Matt. 5:19-20:

a. Thought righteousness was achieved through keeping the LOM (law keeping), Gal. 3:10-12 (Acts 13:39).

b. Hypocritical, self-righteous approach to righteousness (Matt. 23:23).

4. The righteousness of the kingdom: Living by faith with a pure heart (pure heart – pure life), 6:21; Rom. 1:17.

I. OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS MUST EXCEED THAT OF THE SCRIBES & PHARISEES, Matt. 5:20 (5:21-6:18).

A. External Action is not the Mark of Righteousness, 5:21-48.

1. Fails to satisfy the heart, 5:8; Lk. 16:15.

2. It is self-made (self-righteous), Lk.18:9-12.

3. It glorifies itself, not God (5:16).

4. Righteousness touches the disposition of the heart.

5. Christians mold their hearts in such a way that conduct is pure.

B. TAKE HEED: Inspect your Devotion of Heart to God, Matt. 6:1-18.

1. The motive of righteousness (6:1):

a. NOT to attract people’s attention & praise, 6:2, 5, 7, 16; cf. Jno. 12:42-43; Phil. 2:21.

b. To be seen, acknowledged & approved by God, Matt. 6:4, 6, 18.

2. Alms, prayer & fasting: Indication one’s relationship with the Father.

3. Our objective: To be perfect (complete) like our heavenly Father, Matt. 5:48.

II. WHY YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS MATTERS.

A. Blessings of the Kingdom, Matt. 5:3-12, 20. (You will be lost)

B. Your Influence in the World, Matt. 5:13-16. (To help save others)

C. God’s Glory, Matt. 5:16 (1 Pet. 2:11-12). (You affect how others think of & act toward God)

Conclusion

1. The gospel of the kingdom raises our sights to heavenly realms of character & conduct as it calls on us to follow the divine examples of holiness, service & love.

2. Part 2: The faith & fruit of the righteous ones (Matt. 6:19-7:27).

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