February 12, 2023: Matthew 5:21-37 The “Greater Righteousness”

This week we discuss the specifics of the “greater righteousness” that Jesus outlines in the “Sermon on the Mount,” including Jesus’ interpretation of the command against killing, against adultery, and against false oaths. In each case, Jesus addresses the intention of the command, summed up in the “golden rule”: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets" (Mt 7:12). We take a deeper dive into the issue of marriage, adultery, and divorce with the Reformers. Finally, we discuss applications of the “greater righteousness” today.