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Matthew 15:1–9
Worship requires an alignment of our thoughts, attitudes and values with those of God. When we go through the outward motions of worship without a genuine inward response to him, we aren’t really worshiping. Our hearts and actions will not always be in sync, but when we consistently live one way while thinking and feeling another, we become hypocrites. That was Jesus’ charge against the religious leaders—they honored God with their lips but not with their hearts. Above all, we need to focus not on what we do but on who we are. When our inner lives are transformed, our actions will take care of themselves, flowing naturally from a heart that is aligned with God.
Worship requires an alignment of our thoughts, attitudes and values with those of God. When we go through the outward motions of worship without a genuine inward response to him, we aren’t really worshiping. Our hearts and actions will not always be in sync, but when we consistently live one way while thinking and feeling another, we become hypocrites. That was Jesus’ charge against the religious leaders—they honored God with their lips but not with their hearts. Above all, we need to focus not on what we do but on who we are. When our inner lives are transformed, our actions will take care of themselves, flowing naturally from a heart that is aligned with God.
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The NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Women encourages a relationship with God through daily Bible reading. With Scripture text from the New International Version, this 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings, making it easy to read at your own pace. Each day includes a portion of Scripture from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional thought specifically written for women.
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