Jesus told His followers that their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees, but is this humanly possible? The Pharisees The Pharisees were the most affluent and powerful group in the Jewish culture, at least at the time of Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry. Even their name drips with self-righteousness, as they are the “separated ones,” which … Continue reading How Can Our Righteousness Exceed That Of The Pharisees?