West Cork Methodists20 Jul 2025

From: Ritual To: Righteousness

Matthew 15:1-20 and Matthew 5:1-6

The points and questions:

Righteousness begins with hunger, not habit.
Tradition must never outdo truth.
God looks at the heart, not the hands.
What comes out reveals what’s within.
Righteousness is a journey, not a performance.

Questions from the sermon this week:

Is my pursuit of righteousness driven by routine—or by real hunger for God’s presence?

What spiritual habits have become empty rituals in my life, and how can I rekindle a genuine thirst for God's truth?

Have I ever elevated tradition above truth in my walk with God?

What customs or expectations have I accepted without testing them against Scripture?

Am I more focused on what I do for God—or on who I am before Him?

Are my outward actions a true reflection of an inward hunger for righteousness?

When I speak in moments of stress or conflict, what do my words reveal about the condition of my heart?

Am I willing to let God transform what’s within so that what comes out reflects His righteousness?

Am I chasing righteousness to impress others—or to grow closer to God?

How can I embrace the journey of righteousness with grace, patience, and trust in God’s timing?

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