Why Jesus Blows Up Our Categories of Righteousness

Are you exhausted from playing the desperate game of image management? Matthew 5 reveals a standard of perfection that leaves every self-made kingdom in ruins. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller proves why Jesus shatters our baseline definitions of human goodness and performance. Discover why you can't out-Pharisee a Pharisee. This is part one of the sermon, "The Truly Righteous." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 02:22 – The Big Idea: The 111 Greek words that turned the world upside down. 07:18 – The Shocking Comparison: Evaluating the ultimate poster children of religion. 14:00 – Durable Truth: Understanding why God's Word lasts. 17:34 – The Sin Management Mistake: How to miss the entire point of holiness. 20:28 – A Righteousness for Sinners: Why Jesus deliberately raises the bar. 21:45 – Clothed in Grace: Moving from striving to grace.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/