Nov 25, 2025 Devotional

Day 2: Religion vs. Relationship

Devotional: Jesus teaches that good fruit comes from good trees, and our words flow from what fills our hearts. Religion tells us to simply "do better" and modify our behavior. But Christianity invites us into a transformational relationship where God changes us from the inside out. You cannot swat at sin on the surface while ignoring the root system beneath. Many of us apologize repeatedly for harsh words, promising to do better, yet find ourselves in the same cycle. That's because we're treating symptoms instead of the disease. True change requires the Holy Spirit's work in our hearts. Stop trying to fix your mouth through willpower alone. Instead, surrender your heart to God and allow Him to heal the wounds, bitterness, and pain that fuel destructive speech.

Reflection Question: Are you trying to change behavior or asking God to transform your heart?