Unclean

SCRIPTURE
Matthew 15:11- What goes into a man's mouth does not make him unclean, but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him unclean.


OBSERVATION
Jesus, once again is dealing with the legalism of the Pharisees! The Pharisees were concerned that the disciples were breaking the tradition of the elders by not washing their hands before eating. Jesus sets them straight when he says it's not what goes in, but what comes out that makes them unclean.


APPLICATION
We need to be sure that we are watching what comes out of our mouth! The word says that the tongue is as sharp as a double edged sword. The power of life and death are in the tongue!

PRAYER
Father, I want to be clean in your eyes! Help me to watch what comes out of my mouth, that my every word may bring glory to your name.
Amen.