Oct 09, 2017 / Bible Study / 0 COMMENTS

Today’s Scripture
“It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart” (Mark 7:15).

 

 
Jesus is the Bread of Life, sent down from heaven. Just like manna was physical food for the Israelites during their time in the wilderness, Jesus is our spiritual food that gives us eternal life.

 
The book of John contains 7 “I AM” statements, this being the first. Jesus teaches that no food is unclean going in the body, rather what comes out of our body – thoughts, desires, words, covetousness, slander and pride (to name a few) – has the potential to defile us or maintain our purity. Are we more focused on good coming out of our bodies (uplifting words, positive thoughts, a giving nature) or are we more concerned with what is going into our body (food, clothes, recognition, and praise)?