Living by the Rules
August 22, 2021
Passage: Isaiah 29:11–19, Ephesians 5:22–31, Mark 7:1–23
What does it mean to be good? The temptation is great to substitute “good thoughts” and “good intentions” for sincere repentance and total surrender to God’s will. Today, Jesus shows us what makes a person good. It takes a good housecleaning of our hearts. Through recognizing our sin, confessing it, and being forgiven for Jesus’ sake, we are truly made good in God’s eyes.