The
Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus with a question: "Why do your
disciples break the traditions of our ancestors ...?" (Matthew 15:2).
Jesus answered them with another question: "Why do you break the
commandments of God because of your traditions?" (Matthew 15:3). Their
question was shallow. His question was deep. They were concerned with
external observance of human traditions. He directed their attention to
something far important - heartfelt obedience to God's Word. We are not
to honour God with our lips, while our hearts remain far from Him.
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