Colossians 2:21-23

Don’t be cheated Part 4

basic principles of the world- rudimentary principles n. — the elementary stages of any subject. Its the orderly arrangement of all worldy things. the world system which is in rebellion to God.

why, as though living in the world - you are living IN the world but you not OF the world.

do you subject yourselves to regulations -to be regulated v. — to be or become regulated by rules or opinions handed down by an authority.

touch - fasten or bind to

taste - eat , partake, experience

handle - to touch (make contact) v. — to make physical contact with, come in contact with. to be touched

perish - decomposition (destruction) n. — the separation of something into its constituent elements or parts until it no longer exists anymore.

with the using - exhaustion n. — the act of using up (resources or materials) entirely.

Commandments - command n. — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something; through speech or writing.

Doctrines - instruction or teaching, precepts, learning.

of men - human being, person (finite) n. — any human being considered according to their finitude in contrast to the transcendent supernatural.

Mark 7:1-23 Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. 2 Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other things which they have received and hold, like the washing of cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and couches.

5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?”

6 He answered and said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written:

‘This people honors Me with their lips,

But their heart is far from Me.

7 And in vain they worship Me,

Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’

8 For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men—the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.”

9 He said to them, “All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. 10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’ 11 But you say, ‘If a man says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban”—’ (that is, a gift to God), 12 then you no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother, 13 making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.”

14 When He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear Me, everyone, and understand: 15 There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man. 16 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!”

17 When He had entered a house away from the crowd, His disciples asked Him concerning the parable. 18 So He said to them, “Are you thus without understanding also? Do you not perceive that whatever enters a man from outside cannot defile him, 19 because it does not enter his heart but his stomach, and is eliminated, thus purifying all foods?” 20 And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within and defile a man.”

an appearance - case n. — a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument. logos - word or message

wisdom - wisdom (knowledge) n. — accumulated knowledge or academic attainment or enlightenment. cleverness or skill

self-imposed religion - self-made religion n. — the fashioning of one’s religious practice according to what one wants or what one thinks best.

The New King James Version (Chapter 1)

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever.

false humility -humility n. — the disposition of valuing or assessing oneself appropriately; especially in light of one’s sinfulness or creatureliness. lowliness of mind.

neglect - unsparing treatment n. — the ruthless handling of someone or something. severe self-control, austerity.

body - the physical body

value - honor (state) n. — the state of being highly respected or revered. honor, price

the indulgence - satiety n. — the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more. gratification or satisfaction.

flesh - the physical aspect of a person in distinction to the soul.

1 Timothy 4:1-11The New King James Version (Chapter 4)

Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; 5 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.A Good Servant of Jesus Christ6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7 But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. 10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. 11 These things command and teach.