Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God. (NLT) -Mark 7:7 Is it possible to get so wrapped up in our faith that the concepts of our faith become more important than our actual faith? Absolutely! Unfortunately, this is when we become hypocrites and we don't actually represent what we believe. So how do we recognize hypocrisy? One particular way is when we value our reputation (being right) over our character (doing the right thing). What is your emphasis in life? Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. -Proverbs 18:10

Faith's Checkbook: To Others an "Ensample" Phil 4:9 - Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of pace shall be with you. Source: Daily Faith - http://www.youdevotion.com/faith/march/16

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. -Deuteronomy 31:6

If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. (NLT) -2 Timothy 2:21 Are you keeping yourself polished for the Lord? Impurities exist in lying, lust, short-tempers, laziness, and so forth. These impurities could cause us to be overlooked by God. The special utensil Paul refers to is the silverware that is reserved for special guests and only comes out when company comes over. What an honor it is to be used by God for good work. Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

http://bible.com/12/jas.3.13.asv Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.