Confronting the Heart of True Worship
Mark 7:1-9

I. The Trouble of Traditions (Mark 7:1-5)
Core Biblical Truth: External rituals cannot replace inward righteousness; true purity begins in the heart.

A. The External Obsession
B. The Peril of Presuming Rituals as Righteousness

II. The Problem of Presumed Purity (Mark 7:6-9)
Core Biblical Truth: Self-righteousness leads to rejection of God’s commandments; true worship demands humility and obedience.

A. The Price of Hypocrisy
B. The Pitfall of Prioritizing Tradition Over Truth

III. The Call to Christ-Centered Cleansing (Mark 7:6-9)
Core Biblical Truth: Genuine worship begins with heart repentance and obedience to God’s Word, not external religious displays.

A. The Heart of True Worship
B. The Command to Conform to God’s Will