Day 07
INSIDE OUT
Jesus challenged the Pharisees on more than one occasion to be careful about putting on a religious front when, in fact, their hearts were yet unclean in motive or attitude. “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness” (Luke 11:39). “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like white-washed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness” (Matthew 23:27). Not only must we make sure our attitudes and actions are pure before the Lord, but we must also pray for our brothers and sisters who are demonstrating something less than pure motives and attitudes in their reaction to God’s work in the church.
PRAY…
Jesus, thank you for giving our church great opportunities. I know sometimes the work will not be easy, but with You all things are possible and we trust in Your ever-present help. Please cleanse my heart, and the hearts of all our church members of any evil, conspiring, or uncooperative spirit so that You alone can gain glory and Your church be for Your great purpose. I pray in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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