Matthew 15:1-20 Tradition vs. The Heart (August 27, 2023 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)

In Matthew 15:1-20, Christ not only affirms the supremacy of the Word of God over tradition, but also highlights the danger of traditions that nullify the Word of God.  The tradition of the Pharisees focused on externals, whereas the Word of God focuses on the heart.  Very often traditions that contradict the Bible give people a false hope on the basis of external conformity to manmade laws rather than the purification of the heart in the gospel.