When Jesus entered the temple, he threw out those who were selling things there. He said to them, “It’s written, My house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a hideout for crooks.” Jesus was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests, the legal experts, and the foremost leaders among the people were seeking to kill him. However, they couldn’t find a way to do it because all the people were enthralled with what they heard. (Luke 19:45-48, CEB)
My house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a hideout for crooks who were exchanging Roman money for Temple money and charging a huge exchange rate. Robbing those who could not afford a sacrifice of what little they had.
Who do we cheat to worship God?
How do we make His house a hideout for thieves?
What can we do to help society actually live in love and show mercy to all?
How can you make His house better?
