Jesus defined sin as not just what we do outwardly, but also as what we think and feel on the inside. He said it’s not enough that we don’t commit adultery; we also shouldn’t lust. He said it’s not enough not to kill someone; we shouldn’t even hate them. Jesus raised the standard of goodness to another level, insisting that we love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us rather than retaliate. It’s a righteousness only possible through him.
