In Mark 7:1-22, Jesus confronts the Pharisees yet again with matters of the heart. Jesus is teaching that defilement comes from within a man, not from things on the outside. The Pharisees were so concerned about outward "cleansing"and holding the traditions of the elders, they ended up rejecting the commandments of God.
These men were masters of disguise. They put on a good act and fooled many people, but not Jesus. Jesus confronted them and got down to the depths of these men's hearts. A place that cannot be seen by a mere man. I can't help but to wonder how many of our church goers are masters of disguise as well. Putting on the appearance of one who is born again with the hope to somehow please God, or even fool him for that matter.
There is a washing that these men needed; it wasn't an outward washing, but an inward cleansing that removes sin, not hides it behind the disguise of religion.
Here are some verses for us to chew on:
Proverbs 30:12 - The Pharisees and many church goers today
Psalm 51:2, 7
1Cor 6:11
Eph 5:26
Titus 3:5
Revelation 1:5
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