How did Christ estimate the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees?

Answer

"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and
Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven!' Verse 20.

What is required besides a belief in the existence of God?
How futile was all this?
When Christ ascended, what did He give to men?
What words of Peter seem to indicate another outpouring of the Spirit?
Wherever Abraham went, what was his practice?
Where was Daniel at this time?
How will the ransomed of the Lord return to Zion?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle