Scrub

After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. 

The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside? But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.” (Luke 11:37-41)

How many of us are like coffee cups left overnight and less than half-full?  It takes a while to clean the inside stains.  We are like the cups – all stained inside and needing to be cleaned.  

Our faith is an all-purpose cleaner, but a little elbow grease is still required to remove the discoloring.  In other words, deeds are needed, not just faith that can be shallow without its application to improve our lives and the lives of others.  Love is our Ajax.  We fools must get scrubbing!

Deacon David Pierce