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How righteous do I need to be to enter heaven?

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To enter heaven, your righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, indicating perfection which is found only in Christ.

According to Matthew 5:20, Jesus teaches that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. This raises the question of how righteous one must be. The righteousness Jesus refers to is not a self-achieved standard but a divine perfection that can only be found in Him. In Matthew 5:48, Jesus says, 'Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.' This perfection is a righteousness imputed to believers through the finished work of Christ, highlighting that no one can attain righteousness through their own works. We must look to Christ alone for our justification and acceptance before God.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 5:48

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