“TRADITION!”

Mark 7:1-23

“Tradition is a fence around the Law.” – The Jewish Mishnah –

• Helpful explanations for the “Romans.”
• v. 3-4 Ceremonial washings
• v. 11 Corban

1.) STRONG WORDS FOR THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS. v. 1-13

• a. The Pharisees’ criticism.
• b. Jesus’ response.
• - Lip service vs. the heart
• - Tradition vs. the Word of God

Question: Is there something here for us to seriously consider?

2.) SUMMARY STATEMENT FOR THE CROWD. v. 14-15

3.) SPECIFIC TRUTH FOR THE DISCIPLES. v. 16-23

• The evils that come from within … and defile. (James 1:13-14, Galatians 5:16-23)
• evil thoughts
• sexual immorality
• theft
• murder
• adultery
• greed
• malice
• deceit
• lewdness
• envy
• slander
• arrogance
• folly

Question: Is there something here for us to seriously consider?

surrender –

guard – Proverbs 4:23

humble – Psalm 51:17

focus – Colossians 3:1

feed – John 17:17

exercise – Galatians 5:25