Daily Devo | Taking Sin Seriously (New Testament in a Year, Mark 9:30–50)

The disciples encounter someone who is casting out demons in Jesus' name and they proudly report to Jesus that they shut that man down. Jesus corrects them, teaching them to support and encourage everyone who is honoring Jesus. He also strongly warns against leading anyone away from God and into sin. He even urges radical action, using images of removing anything — even a foot, a hand, or an eye — that might lead us away from faithful obedience.

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For Reflection:

- Why do you imagine that the disciples were so against another person using Jesus' name?

- Left unchecked, comparison and competition can poison our spiritual lives. Where do you struggle against comparison and competition?

- Jesus uses strong imagery of cutting off a foot, a hand, or plucking out an eye in our fight against sin. What steps might God be inviting you to take today?

- Prayer: Lord, keep me far from pride and sin, honoring you in all I do.