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by: Billy Graham

10/07/2026

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The Deeper Problem
“From within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.”
—Mark 7:21–22
Few words of Jesus were more blunt—and few were less likely to win Him the affection and praise of those who opposed Him. They saw themselves as holy and pure, but Jesus cut through their veneer of “righteousness” to reveal the inner pride and evil that actually motivated them—and not only them but every human being.

Why, more than twenty centuries later, is our world still filled with conflict and war, turmoil, and insecurity? Jesus said the basic problem is in our hearts—and the reason is because we are alienated from our Creator. Instead of giving God His rightful place at the center of our lives, we have substituted the “god” of Self. Only Christ can change our hearts—and through us begin to change our world.

Does this mean we can never make any progress against the massive problems that assail us—poverty, war, injustice, famine, sickness, disease? No, of course not; God wants us to fight evil wherever it is found. But our greatest need is for repentance and spiritual renewal.

Pray that this may happen—beginning with you.
Wisdom for Today

There is much that is alarming in our world, Father, and a great deal that we desire to see changed. Let revival begin in the hearts of Your people.
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The Deeper Problem
“From within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.”
—Mark 7:21–22
Few words of Jesus were more blunt—and few were less likely to win Him the affection and praise of those who opposed Him. They saw themselves as holy and pure, but Jesus cut through their veneer of “righteousness” to reveal the inner pride and evil that actually motivated them—and not only them but every human being.

Why, more than twenty centuries later, is our world still filled with conflict and war, turmoil, and insecurity? Jesus said the basic problem is in our hearts—and the reason is because we are alienated from our Creator. Instead of giving God His rightful place at the center of our lives, we have substituted the “god” of Self. Only Christ can change our hearts—and through us begin to change our world.

Does this mean we can never make any progress against the massive problems that assail us—poverty, war, injustice, famine, sickness, disease? No, of course not; God wants us to fight evil wherever it is found. But our greatest need is for repentance and spiritual renewal.

Pray that this may happen—beginning with you.
Wisdom for Today

There is much that is alarming in our world, Father, and a great deal that we desire to see changed. Let revival begin in the hearts of Your people.
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