Matthew 15:1-20 Tradition vs. Commandment

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According to Jesus, what is the primary source of defilement?

Evil thoughts and words originating from the heart (correct)
Disobeying the commands of God
Eating food with unwashed hands
Ignoring the traditions of the elders

What accusation did Jesus make against the Pharisees and teachers of the law?

They were too strict in their interpretation of the law.
They honored God with their lips but their hearts were far from Him. (correct)
They neglected the poor and needy among them.
They did not believe in the resurrection of the dead.

Why did Jesus condemn the tradition of the Pharisees regarding honoring parents?

It placed too much emphasis on material wealth.
The tradition was not based on the scriptures.
It encouraged children to curse their parents.
It allowed people to avoid their responsibility to care for their parents by claiming their resources were devoted to God. (correct)

What metaphor does Jesus use to describe the Pharisees after they were offended by his teachings?

Blind guides leading the blind (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Jesus, which of the following is an example of something that defiles a person?

Murder (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial question posed to Jesus by the Pharisees and teachers of the law?

Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders by not washing their hands before they eat? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus imply when he says, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots?”

False teachings and those who promote them will be removed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus mean when he says that the teachings of the Pharisees are 'merely human rules'?

They are based on tradition rather than divine command. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Jesus describe the relationship between the Pharisees' outward actions and their inner thoughts?

Their outward actions are designed to impress others, while their inner thoughts are far from God. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific commandments does Jesus reference when challenging the Pharisees' traditions?

Honor your father and mother; do not curse your father or mother (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are 'traditions of the elders'?

Traditions that contradict God's commands and prioritize human rules over divine law.

What truly defiles a person?

It is not external actions like eating with unwashed hands that corrupts a person, but rather internal thoughts and intentions.

Examples of what comes from the heart

Thoughts from the heart, that lead to evil actions, such as murder, adultery, theft, false testimony and slander.

Who are blind guides?

Those who lead others without true understanding, causing both themselves and their followers to suffer.

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What is vain worship?

Honoring God superficially while their hearts are far from Him, teaching human rules as doctrine.

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Study Notes

Pharisees and teachers of the law questioned Jesus about why his disciples didn't observe the tradition of washing hands before meals.
Jesus countered by pointing out that they were breaking God's commandments for the sake of their traditions.
They circumvented the commandment to honor parents by declaring resources as "devoted to God," thus neglecting their filial duties.
Jesus rebuked them, calling them hypocrites and quoting Isaiah about honoring God with lips while their hearts were distant.
He asserted that it is not what enters the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of it.
The disciples informed Jesus that the Pharisees were offended by his words.
Jesus responded that any plant not planted by his Father would be uprooted.
He called the Pharisees blind guides and warned that if the blind lead the blind, both would fall into a pit.
Peter requested an explanation of the parable.
Jesus expressed surprise at their lack of understanding.
He explained that what enters the mouth goes to the stomach and is eliminated.
However, what comes out of the mouth originates from the heart and defiles a person.
Evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander defile a person.
Eating with unwashed hands does not defile.

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