Mountain Series 16
The following comment is inspired by Matthew 5:20, " For I say unto you,That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven." All nations have groups of people who governs, teach,enforce laws and standards to it's people. Israel is not different. The Scribes and Pharisees are apart of Israel's governing establishment, who help guide and governs the people. What makes us justified before God is if we obey the laws of God, the same if we obey the laws of the land. Notice, Jesus is not rebuking the Scribes and Pharisees for being scribes and Pharisees,but for the corruption that have took over under their watch, and the unbelief and self righteousness that they have in their hearts against. The Scribes and Pharisees are not the only ones guilty of these sins,it can be found in the Christian establishment today. Lord help us to repent.