Holy God, whose goodness shines brighter than the sun, keep us from amassing evil thoughts and intentions, that we would not defile ourselves and so tarnish the image of yourself placed in our hearts. Free us from sin in the name of your son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sake that we might live and who reigns forever with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
“For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come… All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” – Mark 7:21, 23