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Matthew 15:1-9 (MSG)

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1 After that, Pharisees and religion scholars came to Jesus all the way from Jerusalem, criticizing, 2 "Why do your disciples play fast and loose with the rules?" 3 But Jesus put it right back on them. "Why do you use your rules to play fast and loose with God's commands? 4 God clearly says, 'Respect your father and mother,' and, 'Anyone denouncing father or mother should be killed.' 5 But you weasel around that by saying, 'Whoever wants to, can say to father and mother, What I owed to you I've given to God.' 6 That can hardly be called respecting a parent. You cancel God's command by your rules. 7 Frauds! Isaiah's prophecy of you hit the bull's-eye: 8 These people make a big show of saying the right thing, but their heart isn't in it. 9 They act like they're worshiping me, but they don't mean it. They just use me as a cover for teaching whatever suits their fancy."


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 2) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 3) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 4) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 5) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 6) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 7) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 8) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions
(v. 9) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Obey the Word over traditions

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 2) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 3) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 4) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 5) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 6) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 7) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 8) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 8) Kingdom First - Handle Prayerfully (part 2) (2010-01-20)
(v. 8) Waking Dead - Heart is Central (2010-08-14)
(v. 9) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 3) Bible Talk: Why ask Why? (2014-08-20)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Pharisees (Fehr-iss-ees): set apart