SOTM Matthew 5:20 Righteousness Earned Or Received?

Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:20 - "Unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." The biggest mistake people make is comparing themselves to others as a standard of goodness.  Religious observance does not equate to true righteousness, and sometimes fosters pride and self-righteousness. True righteousness requires humility. Righteousness is not earned, but received through humble acknowledgment of one's need for God's grace.