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Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside also may become clean. Abridged: To live a spiritual life, a person must rise above all thoughts that are useful in advancing standing, wealth, and power in the world. Meditation: The courage and honesty required to live a spiritual life are a difficult challenge for people who are content with living comfortably in the world. To live a spiritual life, a person must rise above all thoughts that are useful in advancing standing, wealth, and power in the world. A person must also relinquish self-justifying excuses that are detrimental to the growth of humility necessary for unity in the Holy Spirit, as well as sharing the unconditional love of God. Having worldly knowledge can be advantageous in gaining wealth, but it can also lead to greed and deceitfulness that will dim the Light of God within us. A person seeking to live a spiritual life must be constantly vigilant about the motivations of their decisions, and honest with themself about whether they are serving their own purpose or the purpose of God. Living a spiritual life requires intentional honesty and courage to ensure that all our decisions reflect the light of God that resides at the center of our hearts. Prayer: Holy God, you have lifted us from valleys in the wilderness. You have strengthened us in our journey toward your holy purpose. We continue to seek to be a reflection of your love, and to shine your light through the good works you empower us to perform in your name. Praise to you. Amen Enter password: .