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The Deeper Problem

"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness."  Mark 7:21-22

 

Few words of Jesus were less likely to win Him the affection of those who opposed Him. Jesus cut through their veneer of righteousness to reveal the pride and evil that actually motivated them--and every human being.

That is why, over twenty centuries later, our world is still filled with conflict and war, turmoil and insecurity. The basic problem is in our hearts--and the reason is that we are alienated from our Creator. Instead of giving God His rightful place at the center of our lives, we have substituted the god of self. Only Christ can change our hearts--and, through us, begin to change our world.

God wants us to fight evil--poverty, war, injustice, famine, sickness, disease--wherever we find it. But our greatest need is for repentence and spiritual renewal.

Pray for renewal--beginning with you.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.