For out of the heart come evil thoughts murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.
Matthew 15:19-20
The critics insistence on ritual washing brought clarity from the Lord, and a valuable insight into what defiles both spiritual and material life.
Let us spot the real threats and clean them out.
Daily Reading: Isaiah 26