Video of the Day: Clip from the 2000 movie “Erin Brockovich” (Language Warning)
Bible Verse of the Day:
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean,” Matthew 23:25-26.
Every week there are current events or new stories dealing with the environment. Erin Brockovich is based upon a true story where a former beauty queen who felt compelled to help citizens from Hinkley, California. When a major power company began to contaminate local water supplies, Erin is drawn to do her part to save the lives of those impacted by this environmental crisis.
Jesus confronts Pharisees in today’s featured passage. These teachers of the law appear to live by the motto “do as I say, not as I do.” This behavior causes Jesus to urge these spiritual leaders to look inward at their own hearts. Perhaps, politicians have become modern day Pharisees, creating laws in such a way to exempt themselves from these invasive regulations. From a practical standpoint, all you can do is play your part to make this world a cleaner place to live.
Closing Song:
In the real world, things don’t always work out as you expect. Subsequently, doing your part to make the world a better and cleaner place to live isn’t easy. As long as you continue to examine your heart, the Holy Spirit will call and prompt you to act in the ways that God desires.
by Jay Mankus
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