up to the highest standard in roles that matter to us. So whether we are

trying to be the perfect student, teammate, employee, or citizen, we

can all understand the desire to eliminate mistakes and do everything

right. But the nature of being human is that we all mess up – no one

escapes this reality! So we come to the end of the first chapter of the

Sermon on the Mount, and Jesus makes a statement that simultaneously

challenges us and makes us feel defeated. What is Jesus trying to get

across and what does the rest of the story teach us about this

statement? Let’s look at how Jesus summarizes His declaration that He

has come to fulfill the law.

Topics:God's Plan, Justification, performance, Sanctification