The Life and Mission of Jesus Christ: Episode 16

Rev. Sun Myung Moon: The Life and Mission of Jesus Christ
Chapter 3: The Sermon on the Mount, Righteousness, Page 48-50

Righteousness 

For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:20) 

 

If you have a lot of ambition or greed in prayer, it is wrong. “My church, my this, my that” has no place in prayer to God, only his love. In Matthew, Jesus clearly told us, “Don’t worry about what you eat or wear, that is what the gentiles desire. Just seek for the kingdom and its righteousness.” Unification Church members happen to have lots of blessings, but how many received their Blessing through this formula way?

Blessing and Resurrection
March 31, 1991

I have always walked the road of public righteousness throughout my life, so I never feel lonely. I can exhibit great courage because God is with me and the universe is supporting me as I walk according to the Principle. Nothing can stop me from moving forward. Even my physical death will not be able to stop my work on this earth. However, those who oppose righteousness will truly be stopped by death.

When Jesus was hanging on the cross, he spoke to the women weeping beneath him, “Do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children.” Even the crucifixion could not stop the power of Jesus’ righteousness; it continued to move forward. Jesus was only concerned for the future of the children of Israel. What is the purpose of public righteousness, then? It is to leave behind something better than oneself.

Pure Way of Truth and Public Righteousness
July 18, 1982

“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:31-34)

 

What did Jesus mean when he exclaimed that we should first seek God’s kingdom and its righteousness? It would be lamentable if the minds of God and man diverged over mere material things. Being in a state of unity with God’s mind, Jesus wished the minds of men were united with his mind.

Let Us Restore God’s Kingdom and His Righteousness
October 13, 1957

Righteousness refers to that quality in a person that leads him to pursue goodness and further its purpose. Unrighteousness refers to that quality in a person that leads him to pursue evil and further its satanic purpose. A righteous life is absolutely necessary for the attainment of goodness.

Exposition of the Divine Principle
Creation 4.3.3