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If our righteousness is to surpass the righteousness of the Pharisees, our righteousness must be like God’s—full of goodness. Goodness is more than righteousness.

Romans 5:7: “One will hardly be willing to die for a righteous man; although for a good man some may be willing to die”.

Righteousness is like the bones in our body, and goodness is like the flesh that covers the bones. We must have all our bones—total obedience to all of God’s commandments. But without goodness, we are like skeletons.

Our inward obedience to God’s commands must be hidden, just as the bones are hidden in our body. It is our goodness alone that others must see.

Matthew 6:1 that we should not allow men to see our righteousness, but he said at the same time, that men must see our good works.

Our aim must be to manifest goodness to those outside the church so that they are driven to Christ through us.

Personal Reflection:
How must human ability and divine power work together to avoid temptation?