Matthew 5:16-26

16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

17“Don’t think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.

18For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or one stroke of a letter will pass away from the law until all things are accomplished.

19Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.

21“You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment.

22But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Whoever insults his brother or sister will be subject to the court. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to hellfire.

23So if you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother or sister has something against you,

24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.

25Reach a settlement quickly with your adversary while you’re on the way with him to the court, or your adversary will hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you will be thrown into prison.

26Truly I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last penny.