Praying from Matthew 5:20 relating to Righteousness, Kingdom of Heaven, Pharisees

Dear Lord, I pray that you help me to exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. May my actions and thoughts be pleasing to you and may I always strive to do what is right in your eyes. Please guide me on the path towards your Kingdom and help me to live a life that is worthy of your love and grace. Amen.

Verse: For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:20

This is a Command. The verse commands the reader to exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

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