Matthew 5:17-30 | The Source of Real Righteousness

Studying Scripture with Pastor David Higa at ccEchoPark · Jul 20, 2026

For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. [Matthew 5:20] Jesus began His Sermon on the Mount with Beatitudes. He promised blessings to the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the humble, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness; the merciful, the pure in heart, peace makers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness sake [ref. Matt 5:1-10]. Notice that these blessings come through qualities of character. Character is at the core of real righteousness; it is its source; it is…