Clean on the Inside or Clean on the Outside?

In the bible text Matthew 15:18-20 it says, "But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.'  For out of the heart come evil thoughs, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.  These are what make a man 'unclean;' but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.'"

What's better clean on the inside or clean on the outside?  In our world today we are bombarded with diseases, infections, and viruses that are being transmitted through the air and common interaction-touch!  We look to be clean if we want to stay healthy: we wash our hands, cover our mouths whatever it takes to stave off infection. 

But how often in our words and thoughts have we murdered, been unfaithful, committed sexual sin, stole, lied against, and mispoke against others??  Seems like it couldn't happen, yet I bet at least one time this very day the dirtiness of your heart spilled out or against someone.

Think about it....are you clean on the inside or clean on the outside?

Or are you just plain dirty???   You decide.

Blessings!