Jesus is the manifestation of the Kingdom. His birth symbolized the ordination of the Kingdom’s reign on earth, and the fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.
Right Actions
As a follower of Jesus, the law is still important to us because it’s important to Jesus.
Right Attitudes
Jesus uses extreme language to prove a point. He makes a statement that is seemingly impossible. The equivalent of what he says is this, “In order to make it into the Kingdom of Heaven you have to be perfect.”
