Break out the stethoscope, right? Not quite 😉

Matthew 15:11 says, “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” Jesus was warning us that what comes out of our mouths will reveal if we have an unclean heart. But rather than waiting and testing our words, let’s focus on getting ahead of the curve and checking our H.E.A.R.T. now to make sure we’re setting ourselves up for spiritual success!

• Health: Is your family prioritizing things like exercise, sleep, and nutritious food?
• Entertainment: Which forms of entertainment in your family are healthy? Are there any that need to be replaced? (e.g., replacing questionable shows with wholesome options)
• Attitude: How is your family doing with things like gratitude, generosity, and simpler things like your tone when speaking to each other?
• Routines: Does your family have helpful routines in place? (e.g., church attendance, prayer time, family dinner time, etc.)
• Truth: Are you making time for God’s Word individually and as a family? (This can look like reading, discussions, studies, devotionals, etc.)