Matthew 15:8 - Praise With The Heart (Bible Journal)

"These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me (Matthew 15:8 NLT)."

Jesus didn't hold back on calling out the Pharisees when their actions did not reflect their claims that they followed God. If Jesus were to return today, he would do the same thing to those that could be classified as modern day Pharisees. Making a spectacle of praising God by speaking, writing, and worship is fairly easy. Taking it to heart and living a God honoring life by doing the things God actually calls us to do (not commands outside of God that Pharisees claim are His commands) is a bigger challenge. I want to be known as a Christian that doesn't just talk or write about it, but does the things God really requests, ultimately truly representing what He wants. If things are done this way, we would not give modern day Pharisees any more power. Lord, thank You for the reminder to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk too. Please help me to keep writing praises to You, and to also praise You with my heart by going out and living out the words I write (or talk) about. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.