September 1, 2024

September 1, 2024

Welcome! There’s an old saying, “Out of sight, out of mind.” And how true that often is with matters of faith. As time passed, Moses urged the Israelites not to forget what miracles they’d seen the LORD do, or the commandments He handed down on Mt. Sinai. The creature comforts of the Promised Land created a temptation to become lazy in their faith. (Deut. 4) Jesus taught us the true meaning of defilement. The Pharisees wanted to focus on outward things they could see, like dirty hands and clothing. But the real source of uncleanness in all of us is a heart and mind that’s been corrupted by sin. (Mark 7) “Create in me a clean heart, O God!”