EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 25 MIN
S3E25: When Obedience Goes Deeper Than Behavior — Jesus Raises the Standard
from Conversations Unscripted with Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz · host Ashley
Click to Comment! Jesus didn't come to lower the bar — He moved it. In this episode, we're digging into Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus tells a crowd full of people (including the most rule-following religious experts of the day) that following the rules was never the whole point. We'll talk about who the Pharisees really were, why Jesus says your righteousness has to exceed theirs, and what "far greater righteousness" actually means for your everyday life — heart over behavior, not more rules.This episode is part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, walking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount.Grab your free printable for this episode at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this podcast has blessed you, you can buy me a cup of coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz.Support the show
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Click to Comment! Jesus didn't come to lower the bar — He moved it. In this episode, we're digging into Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus tells a crowd full of people (including the most rule-following religious experts of the day) that following the rules was never the whole point. We'll talk about who the Pharisees really were, why Jesus says your righteousness has to exceed theirs, and what "far greater righteousness" actually means for your everyday life — heart over behavior, not more rules....
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