Renewing Your Mind Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees
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Apr 21, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, delivers a sermon-style challenge about true righteousness. He contrasts inward godliness with outward piety. He unpacks Jesus' warning about Pharisaical religion and traces the Pharisees' roots and strengths. He defines righteousness as doing what is right and stresses that genuine faith yields visible fruit.
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Righteousness Is The Christian Life's Top Priority
- The chief goal of the Christian life is righteousness, described as foremost, not merely first in sequence.
- R.C. Sproul reads Jesus' seek ye first the kingdom and his righteousness as making righteousness the top priority for believers.
Exceeding Pharisaic Righteousness Can Mean Imputed Righteousness
- Jesus' warning that our righteousness must exceed the scribes and Pharisees can point to imputed perfect righteousness in justification.
- Sproul notes one interpretation: Christ's righteousness is imputed so believers meet the requirement for entrance to the kingdom.
True Faith Produces Visible Sanctification
- Genuine faith produces sanctification so Christ is formed in the believer and they show fruit of righteousness.
- Sproul cites Luther's simul justus et peccator but emphasizes authentic faith leads to real moral growth.