Today’s leprosy is not a medical condition or a legal status. It is, rather, a spiritual condition. It is leprosy of the heart. Its symptoms have nothing to do with our skin. Instead they are things like perfectionism, gluttony, sadness, anger, pride, boredom, gossip, the need to control or of approval, fear, being judgmental, restlessness, excessive busyness, grudges, prejudice, jealousy, condemnation, indifference, addiction. It distorts how we see and relate to God, the world, others, and even ourselves. It is our spirits that need cleansing so that we can experience the fullness of life in this world and the next.
Adults: What are the things you need to be spiritually cleansed from?
Children: What are some habits you need to break so that you can feel spiritually clean?
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