Striving to be better today than you were yesterday, focusing on continuous improvement rather than static perfection.
Here, Jesus begins a teaching that moves beyond external actions (like not committing murder) to the internal state of the heart (avoiding unrighteous anger). This highlights that excellence starts in the mind and heart before it ever shows up in one's work. The Rewards of a High Standard What is Excellence? 05:21
Doing more than what is asked and going the "extra mile" without being prompted. Striving to be better today than you were