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Matthew 8:34

The townspeople's reaction is a sobering one. They chose their economic loss over the miracle of liberation. This is a picture of how people can choose comfort and security over Jesus.

Memory phrase: They chose pigs over Jesus

Talk about it: Why do you think the people asked Jesus to leave? What were they really saying?

Prayer: Lord, don't let me ever choose comfort or money over You. You are worth so much more.

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