Heart Over Habit
In Mark 7:1–13, Jesus confronts the religious leaders for elevating human traditions above God’s commands. In this episode, we explore how easy it is to slip into routine, performance, and outward religion while the heart drifts far from God. Christ teaches us that true worship begins within, and that obedience to God’s Word must never be replaced by man-made practices. This episode calls us back to authenticity, sincerity, and devotion from the heart.
Main Scriptures: Mark 7:1–13
Key Themes:
•Traditions vs. God’s commands
•Guarding the heart
•What God values in true devotion
Supporting Points:
1.The Pharisees’ accusation reveals their priorities—outward appearance over inward alignment.
2.Jesus exposes the tradition trap—when practices become more authoritative to us than Scripture.
3.God desires obedience birthed from love, not performance rooted in pride.
4.Spiritual drift happens quietly when rituals overshadow relationship.
5.True worship demands heart surrender, not merely lip service.
