Ep 072 (S4E6) Have you still not found what you’re looking for? - Pt. 2

References:… you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!Mt 5:20 - exceed the righteousnessπερισσεύω - (per-is-syoo'-o) - to exceed a fixed number of measure, to be left over and above a certain number or measurea thing which overflows unto one, something falls to the lot of one in large measureMt 14, Mk 6, Lk 9, Jn 6 - feeding miracleExceeding abundance - left over bread and fishExcess not wasted or lost - 12 basketsEach disciple received not only what they needed for their hunger, but an abundance to share that didn’t come from themselves.to be pre-eminent, to excelCompare Col 2:7, Phil 1:9 to Mt 5:20Let’s not approach the beatitudes with the righteousness of a PhariseeI want to be blessed, so how do I become…Poor in spirit, one who mourns, a peace-makerRather, what would be beatitudes today?Blessed are the unemployed, for they will find their true vocation.Blessed are those diagnosed with a disease for they will be healed.Blessed are those abandoned by their friends for they will be called friends of God.Seeking the Kingdom?Look at your own heart.How have you feasted on the righteousness of Christ to such overflowing abundance that you have leftover righteousness to share with others?