Higher Righteousness

 You’re calling us up to a higher level 

One we can’t do without You

Our brothers aren’t fools, You gave us the tools

Reconcile what we’re to do 

Settle a matter while on you’re way

Don’t let a matter run on

Settle together, avoid foul weather 

Forgiveness lasts when you’re gone 

As for adultery, it’s born of lust

Ain’t just a glance, long look 

We know what’s in mind, our goal is to find 

The way to obey Your Book

Settle a matter while on you’re way

Don’t let a matter run on

Settle together, avoid foul weather 

Forgiveness lasts when you’re gone 

Settle a matter while on you’re way

Don’t let a matter run on

Settle together, avoid foul weather 

Forgiveness lasts when you’re gone.

Matthew 5:21-28

Murder

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister, will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny”.

Adultery

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”