Thesis: Jesus dared to challenge the traditions of His day, and faced the wrath of the religious authorities
1. The dissenting practice explained: a)The tradition of the elders - religion has always been easier than believing (Col 2:14-15)
2. The disdaining of the disciples was rebuked by the Pharisees - religious zeal disguises as zeal for God but it is not
3. The duplicity of their heart was revealed
4. The duping of their false exposed - The heart is the fountain of evil and we are completely powerless to change the heart.
5. The scandal of the Gospel illustrated - The Healing of the Canaanite woman's daughter.
6. Conclusion: a) we cannot fix the evil of our hearts, but God sent a redeemer to take care of that b) Be careful to rise in anger because of the holiness of your traditions c) Some traditions are good or at least convenient d) Jesus is the answer to how we face our traditions - if they do not lead me to the simplicity of devotion to Christ, what exactly is their purpose?
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