Getting clear what really matters

Morning: Psalms 66, 67; Habakkuk 1:1-2:1; Philippians 3:13-4:1

Evening: Psalms 19, 46; Matthew 23:13-24

Superstitious and idolatrous practices sometimes grow up in religious communities and they distract people from what’s really important.  I notice some people are nervous about doing the right things at the right time in church … like bowing to the altar or making the sign of the cross.  These are simply spiritual disciplines that some may find helpful … Jesus teaches us not to make arbitrary ‘rules’ that contradict Love or make us so nervous about whether we’re ‘doing it right’ that they make us forget Love altogether.  Love is what matters, above all else.  Love is our guide.