clean inside

I accused the hypocrites of my day of being whitewashed tombs, superficially attractive but full of dead men’s bones. I told them to clean the inside of the cup before worrying about the outside. Do you find that it is more difficult to accomplish real transforming internal change in your life than it is to put on a good appearance? Do not be content to pursue the easier task of a good outward showing. You may find it impossible to do the deep inner work on your own. Yet I can do it in you. When this is done you won’t need to worry about appearances. When the inside is right the outside will take care of itself.