Mark 7:9

Are you still living the old lifestyle? Get out. Only intentional bible study and seeking the Holy Spirit in prayer can help us grow anew.…

How do we fight the evil in the world? I know it’s out there, and I know I’m against it. But what do I do about it?‌Let's start with a more basic question. Where does evil come from?This topic arises in Mark 7. The chapter opens when a group of Pharisees “saw that some of his [Jesus’] disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed” (7:1-2). ‌Why does this bother the Pharisees? Personally, I’m all for good hygiene, but I don’t think my outrage matches that of the Pharisees. Why are…

How do we fight the evil in the world? I know it’s out there, and I know I’m against it. But what do I do about it?‌Let's start with a more basic question. Where does evil come from?This topic arises in Mark 7. The chapter opens when a group of Pharisees “saw that some of his [Jesus’] disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed” (7:1-2). ‌Why does this bother the Pharisees? Personally, I’m all for good hygiene, but I don’t think my outrage matches that of the Pharisees. Why are…

“You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men.” Mark 7:8 “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions.” Mark 7:9 “Nothing that enters a man from the outside can make him ‘unclean.'” (In saying […]…

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