Jesus comes across strong in today's gospel passage when he responds to the Pharisees and scribes who were criticizing the Apostles for not washing their hands properly, as prescribed by the Law. (Mk 7:1-13). He reminded them about honoring God with their lips and not with their hearts. Powerful...And so easy to slip into...Marriages, the raising of children, the administration of a school, anything and anyone are susceptible to the spiritual and emotional torpor that dissolves relationships. Our relationship with God is at risk as well if we do not remain faithful to prayer, praying with Scripture and attending worship on the weekend...Sundays, preferably. Without a solid base, the structure lists for awhile and eventually tumbles. Let us, then, honor, relate to God from the heart and not merely from the lips...
Bro. Rene
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