I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments (Colossians 2:4)

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). This is not a request for small improvement. It is a plea for transformation. David does not ask God to adjust his behavior. He asks for a new heart. This daily Lenten reflection brings attention to what is often overlooked. Change is not external. It begins within. Many try to correct actions without addressing the source. Habits may be modified for a time, but without a change of heart, the same patterns return. Sin is not only what is done. It is what is formed within. A pure heart is not achieved by effort alone. It must be created by God. The request for a steadfast spirit is just as important. Without it, change does not last. A person may begin with good intention, but without firmness of spirit, old habits return. A steadfast spirit remains rooted even when the effort becomes difficult. It does not turn back easily. This is where Christian faith stands apart from self-improvement. It is no...

“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed” (Luke 12:15). This is a warning, not a suggestion. ‘Watch out.’ It is not about need, but about greed. That is the distinction that must be made. Greed does not always appear obvious. It hides behind ambition, comfort, success, and even responsibility. A person may appear disciplined and hardworking, yet the heart can still be driven by the desire for more. This daily Lenten reflection brings that hidden danger into focus. Greed is not only about wealth. It is about attachment. It is the constant pull toward having more, keeping more, and wanting more, even when enough has already been given. It shifts trust away from God and places it in possessions, status, or control. What begins as desire slowly becomes dependence. Modern life often encourages this mindset. More is presented as better. Accumulation is seen as progress. But Scripture warns that this path does not lead to life. Greed narrows the heart. It makes generosity diffi...

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). These are simple words, yet they confront daily behavior directly. Most problems in relationships, families, and even faith begin here. People speak quickly, react instantly, and allow anger to take control. Listening is often neglected. This daily Lenten reflection brings attention to a habit that quietly shapes the heart. To be quick to listen requires humility. It means stepping back, paying attention, and allowing truth to be heard before responding. Many listen only to reply, not to understand. This leads to misunderstanding, division, and unnecessary conflict. Scripture calls for something different. It calls for restraint. Being slow to speak is not silence without purpose. It is discipline. Words once spoken cannot be taken back. Careless speech damages trust and reveals what is within. A person who controls speech shows control over the he...

“Get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you” (James 1:21). Moral corruption is not hidden. It is everywhere, and it is often called normal. Filth is presented as freedom. Pornography is treated as entertainment. Lies, deceit, greed, covetousness, and adultery are excused in the name of progress and openness. What was once recognized as sin is now defended as personal choice. This daily Lenten reflection brings that reality into the light. Scripture does not adjust to culture. It confronts it. James gives a clear command. Get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent. Not reduce it. Not manage it. Remove it. This is not about judging others. It begins with the self. Change begins when a person stops pointing outward and starts looking inward. The consequence of ignoring sin is serious. It does not lead to freedom. It leads to loss of the soul, confusion, and disorder. Sin, when accepted, does ...