An accusation is made against Jesus and his disciples that they do not honour the traditions that the Israelites have followed for generations and eat with defiled hands.

In this passage Jesus explains to his followers what it is that can actually defile a person. The sin and defilement that we see on the outside, those things that can dirty our robes of righteousness, actually comes from within. Jesus gets to the heart of the issue, by pointing out the innately evil nature that can come from our heart. And how do we need to respond? Come to Jesus, get our hearts close to Him, the only one that can purify an unclean heart.

What a challenge in our world today. How can we live with a heart close to God? How can we intercede on behalf of others and bring their hearts before God?

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