“Great In The Kingdom Of Heaven”

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:17-20

Remember that whatever Scripture you remember or like or don’t like, it is still Scripture.

Scriptures were important to Jesus, but He looked at them differently than the religious leaders of His day. Jesus was concerned about the motivation of people’s hearts in applying Scripture.

As we embrace God’s Word more fully, we will know Him more deeply and desire to honor Him.

When you open your Bible, ask the Author to open your heart.

Our Daily Bread – August 22, 2013