The Sermon on the Mount:

“Righteousness That Exceeds the Scribes and the Pharisees”
Mat 5:20-26

I. Discerning the Letter of the Law from the Spirit of the Law
Mat 5:21-22
A. The Letter of the Law Asks “What does the law say?”
The Spirit of the Law Asks “What does the law mean?”
B. The Letter of the Law says “I align my actions to the law.”
The Spirit of the Law says “I align my heart to the law.”
C. The Letter of the Law says “I conform to the law because of condemnation.”
The Spirit of the Law says “I conform to the law because of conviction.”

II. Developing a Love for People That Reveals Our Love For God
Mat 5:23-24
A. Taking Responsibility
B. Teaching Reconciliation

III. Desiring Peace In Every Area of Our Life When Peace is Possible
Mat 5:25-26
A. Quickly
B. Quietlyl