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Right Living

by Brett Fuller on May 20, 2019

Right living is a primary evidence of a changed life. However, Jesus distinguished between the lifestyle of the religious leaders of his day and the abundant life which the Father had in mind. He said in Matthew 5:20 "For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven."

Christ was not advocating a works based salvation, He was just making the obvious known. The Pharisees and Scribes were self-righteous, uncaring & judgmental. Their "proper conduct" benefited none but them, and thereby was more of a mask for selfishness than an example of piety. If proper conduct only benefits the doer, it surely could not be inspired from the Father- for God is love & love gives!

Right living that surpasses the righteousness of the Pharisees, blesses someone else, echoes in heaven and to reciprocally stimulates the doer.

So today, take all your, prayer, bible reading, church commitment and purity, and make somebody else's world a better place in which to live. Live right, live well…

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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