Matthew 15:17
Food cannot make a person unholy. Indeed, many things that are thought of as causing defilement really do not. It is more the act of the will that causes defilement. For example, the eating of dirt has, at one time or another, happened to all of us. Whether accidentally or intentionally as a child. This does not make us dirt-eaters. We have not somehow become something evil because of it. And yet, eating dirt is a very bad idea.
Thus, Jesus is pointing out the source of sin by showing what it is not. Food is purified by our bodies naturally. The thoughts and intentions of our hearts, on the other hand, are not automatically purified.
Bible Reading: Psalm 31:1-34:22
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:23 “And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the clarification that You bring to us through Your Word. We need so much. But, more than anything, we need to know You. Your great holiness seems to make that impossible. So, help us to know Your love, and understand how You make a way for us to know You. We need You like we need nothing else. You are so wonderful! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for Wayside Baptist Church. Pray for missionaries all over the world.
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