The way to destruction
Whatever other way we teach to the kingdom of heaven, to glory, honor, and immortality, whether it is called the way of faith or by any other name, it is in truth the way to destruction. It will not bring a person peace at the last. For thus says the Lord, Truly I say to you, unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:20).
1771 text
IV. 1. Whatever other way we teach to the kingdom of heaven, to glory, honour and immortality, be it called the way of faith, or by any other name, it is in truth, the way to destruction. It will not bring a man peace at the last. For thus saith the Lord, Verily I say unto you, except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 25 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:17-20.
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