What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out of the heart
of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts,
covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride,
foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile a man." { Mark
7;20-23}
For from within , out of the heart .The journey within the heart is an ocean
of discovery .It has many chambers with many untouched regions .Deep within the
heart are places only Jesus can cleanse and restore .Again look deep within and
you will find the answers to life and men as you let the word of God enter in .
What comes out of a man , that defiles a man . defile ; to make dirty ,pollute
,to corrupt ,to profane or sully a reputation .To desecrate {Webster}
The human heart is most deceitful and desperately wicked. Who really knows how
bad it is? But I know! I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret
motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions
deserve."{Jeremiah 17;9 NLT}

Acknowledging our own faults , failures ,personal ambitions ,wicked thoughts ,
etc ,etc to the Lord will help us in our daily walk as Christians .God sees our
thoughts and hearts and knows everything ,so it would be foolish to think he
doesn’t. Being honest with God is what he desires .Let him know you are
struggling with anger ,pride ,wicked thoughts , deceit ,selfishness , evil
thoughts ,backbiting ,gossiping , judging others and misleading others to
believe your something your not .God knows and will help you overcome these sins
which start within and eventually manifest themselves outwardly .
There is great power in the blood of Jesus Christ which cleanses us from all
sins .We all sin in one way or another even now. That is why we need to confess
our sins daily , yes even the smallest matters .Jesus died on the cross for all
of our sins .We are not condemned ,we are free now in Christ and God has cast
are sins away as far as the east is from the west but we still need to watch the
sins within that wish to rise up into greater sins .The Christian walk is only
accomplished in a abiding relationship with Jesus Christ .It’s only in his
strength and power you will be able to walk in righteousness ,holiness ,power
and love .The Holy Spirit will rule and reign and work through you ,leading you
,guiding you , help you ,and be speaking through you .But you must not grief the
Holy Spirit by un-confessed sins or pride .
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in
us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and
to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we
make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.{1 John 1;8-10}
After cleaning up the outside man ,the sins people can see . Then we must
look within and look at our sins within , acknowledging them with the eyes of
God .Let us not make excuses for them or justify them or ignore them but confess
them .Be truthful to God with your heart and he will make all things new .Open
up the chambers of your heart and weep over the pain you experienced ,the rooms
of shame and disgrace ,and weep with God so that he may heal ,restore and give
you a new heart .
"Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth
will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. And I will give you a
new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will
take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient heart. And I will
put my Spirit in you so you will obey my laws and do whatever I command.{
Ezekiel 36;25-27}…Devotion by Fabian


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