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How does Jesus define the standard for judgment?

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Jesus defines the standard for judgment as His perfect righteousness, as shown in Matthew 5:20 and emphasized throughout His teachings.

The standard of judgment that Jesus presents is rooted in His perfect righteousness, which is necessary for entrance into the kingdom of heaven. In Matthew 5:20, He states that unless one’s righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, they will not enter the kingdom. This establishes a high standard that cannot be met by human effort or systems of righteousness; we cannot rely on our own works or decisions for salvation. Instead, we must look to Christ and His imputed righteousness to be judged favorably before God. Only by aligning our judgments with Christ's righteousness can we rightly understand our position before God and extend grace to others.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 7:1-5

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