References:

• … you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
  • Mt 5:20 - exceed the righteousness
    • περισσεύω - (per-is-syoo'-o) - 
      • to exceed a fixed number of measure, to be left over and above a certain number or measure
        • a thing which overflows unto one, something falls to the lot of one in large measure
        • Mt 14, Mk 6, Lk 9, Jn 6 - feeding miracle
          • Exceeding abundance - left over bread and fish
          • Excess not wasted or lost - 12 baskets
            • Each disciple received not only what they needed for their hunger, but an abundance to share that didn’t come from themselves.
      • to be pre-eminent, to excel
        • Compare Col 2:7, Phil 1:9 to Mt 5:20
  • Let’s not approach the beatitudes with the righteousness of a Pharisee
    • I want to be blessed, so how do I become…
      • Poor in spirit, one who mourns, a peace-maker
    • Rather, what would be beatitudes today?
      • Blessed are the unemployed, for they will find their true vocation.
      • Blessed are those diagnosed with a disease for they will be healed.
      • Blessed are those abandoned by their friends for they will be called friends of God.
• Seeking the Kingdom?
  • Look at your own heart.
    • How have you feasted on the righteousness of Christ to such overflowing abundance that you have leftover righteousness to share with others?