Defilement

Scripture:

Mark 7:15 "There is nothing that enters a man from the outside which can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man".

Observation:

The Pharisees had approached Jesus because His disciples were not washing their hands properly before they ate. Jesus told them that nothing that goes into a man can make him defiled. He was really declaring all things clean when it comes to eating, but was also letting them know that defilement comes from the inside out. Out of the heart come the bad things in life.

Application:

A pure heart will keep us from being defiled. Jesus taught us that out of the heart flow evil things. We need God to clean our hearts, because our actions follow our heart. When the heart is dirty, the actions will soon be dirty. WHen the heart is clean, the actions will follow.

Prayer:

Lord, let my heart be pure before You. Let me actions be right because my heart is right. I want to live a life that gives You praise and honor.

Your Son,

Jeff