Matthew 15: 15-20 Pretty body - ugly mouth?

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.
TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

We ended last week when the disciples told Jesus he had offended the Pharisees. Was Jesus denying authority? No, he was simply telling the truth, and tell of a higher authority. The pharisees felt the disciples were unclean as they did not wash their hands prior to eating. Let us continue on.

Matthew 15:15-20 "then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. And Jesus said, 'Are ye also yet without understanding? Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man; but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.'"

We work hard to keep our outward appearance attractive, but what is deep down in our heart, where others can't see, is more important to God. What are you like inside?

When people become Christians, God makes them different on the inside. He will continue the process of change inside them if they only ask. God wants us to have healthy thoughts and motives, not just healthy bodies. Do you have trouble with your thoughts? Anger, lust, covet, envy, controlling, and on and on? Then take time to talk to God and give it all to Him. He, God, can take it and cleanse you. Ask your Heavenly Father daily for things that will help you walk and talk as an earthly example for God. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny