Clean It Up

Matthew 23:25-26 (NIV) "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.”

Jesus was a very effective teacher because he did not beat around the bush and try to make everything all “warm and fuzzy”. Jesus called it like it was. Society today would greatly benefit from His teachings because we like to hide things, just like the Pharisees. We project on the outside this loving and warm attitude, but on the inside we could be eaten up with greed and envy.

Greed works on the inside and can destroy a person. No matter how much we try to project on the outside, if our heart and soul is filled with greed, it will soon project on the outside. We need to make sure that we do not get caught up in that cycle and help those who have gotten into the cycle to break free from those chains that bind them.

Prayer:
“God, thank you again for your unfailing love and redemption. I know there is nothing I could do to repay all you have provided me. Please help me to not become envious of others and greedy with the blessings you have bestowed up on me. Please help and guide me on my daily journey. Amen”