“For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20 (NRS)
“So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23-24 (NRS)
“Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison.” Matthew 5:25 (NRS)
An unknown author wrote, “The longer we nurse a grudge, the longer it takes to heal.”
Dear Father, thank you for grace and mercy. Forgive us our trespasses. Grant to us the maturity that we may exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees. Enable us to forgive those who trespass against us. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be encouraged today in righteous reconciliation,