Cleanse First That Which Is Within

"Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also."-Matthew 23:26 KJV

 

In Jeremiah 4:14,  

Washing one's heart is to be clean of vain thoughts, 

 

One of the first steps in believing is having a renewed spiritual understanding.

 

3340 μετανοέω-repent literally with understanding.

 

3326 μετά-with

 

3359 νοέω-understand

 

"O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?"-Jeremiah 4:14 KJV