Mark 7 - 9.17.26

Scripture: Mark 7:15, 21

“Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them... For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come.”

Observation

Sin is an inside job, not just an outward act. Like James 1:14–15 warns, actions always start as desires rooted deep in the corazón (heart).

Application

Daily corazón (heart) check before Christ, my life proved this verse! The drugs, alcohol, and violence I put out were just the overflow of a sick, broken corazón (heart). Jesus gave me a brand new corazón (heart) on the cross, but my daily job is to protect it. Today, I will guard my thoughts, check my motives, and refuse to let anger or pride take root before they turn into sinful actions.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for cleaning me from the inside out. Search my corazón (heart) today, root out any hidden sin before it speaks or acts, and let only Your Spirit flow out of me. Amen

- Leo Rodriguez