Introduction
Matthew 23Go back and build the foundation: my heart.
Acts 8:21-22 – The root problem was Simon’s heart.Luke 6:43-45 – Actions come from what is in the heart. You can’t skip the heart and go straight to the actions.Matthew 22:37 – The greatest command: love.I John 4:19It may be helpful to sit and think (meditate) about love.Be humble enough to remember that I’m a work in progress.
Romans 12:3I need to have an accurate view of myself and be humble enough to see where I need work.Stop faking and start learning!Luke 18:13-14 – The humble will be exalted.I John 1:8-9 – If we say we have no sin, we lie!Build a faith that is my own.
Matthew 22:36-38 – Our priority must be loving God.I Corinthians 1:12-15 – Paul was correcting misplaced allegiance.Our actions must be motivated by a heart that wants to serve God.John 7:46-52Romans 10:17