Matthew 12:34
Jesus speaks against the entire generation here not because it was the only evil generation. We are all evil without the mercy and grace of God given to us through salvation. Our hearts are wicked and are in need of his saving grace. So, these men that Jesus was talking to were not somehow more evil than any other human beings.
However, the key here is the word ‘abundance’ in the second part of the verse. We all have wicked hearts. We are all evil. But, the evil in the hearts of these men was unbridled. They allowed the evil to manifest itself in their lives. They were not actively resisting it, but were finding ways to let it be. Though we are all bad, some of us will deny our own evil and call it good. This was the case with these. Though they were no more evil than the next person, unlike many sinners in Jesus’ day, they did not come to a place of realization and recognition of the sinful state of their own hearts.
Bible Reading: Leviticus 14:1-15:33
Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:22 “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for all that You have done for us today! You are so genuine! Nothing in You is a show, it is all real and true and pure. We do not have to fear that You will change. You are always wonderful. Thank You for being who You are! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a family that just lost a loved one. Pray for a woman recovering from surgery. Pray for a woman having trouble with her heart. Pray for a man having back pain.
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