Whatever else happened, Jesus was most interested in the contents of the heart. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” What you value is related to the status of your heart.
Jesus valued people. You can tell from each of his interactions with people–even his enemies.
Some seek peace. Yet they exhibit anger and bitterness.
Some seek justice. Yet they exhibit bias and anger toward one group while saying they want justice for another. Justice is justice, no matter which clothes it is wearing.
What values color your heart? What do you say? James taught us that how we speak reflects the status of our heart. He also taught that what we do reveals the status of our heart.
Maybe we need a daily check-up?
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