Thought for Friday February 19

If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand?
I trust in the LORD;
my soul trusts in his word.
My soul waits for the LORD
more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
Let Israel wait for the LORD.
If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand?

Matthew 5: 20 – 26  Jesus said to his disciples:  “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.”

Was Jesus saying the scribes and Pharisees were going to hell or just setting a higher standard for us?  What standard of righteousness have I set for myself?

Action:  Raise the bar for yourself – raise one goal for your behavior and then start trying to live up to it.