What has defiled mankind?

Matthew 15:1-20Mark 7:1-23

I. So what defiles us?• Is it assortment of these things? Hatred,

money, lust, greed, jealousy, pride, anger, envy, rebellion, unbelief?

• This is all just sin.• What is the source? Where does it come

from?• What can be done about it?

II. What horrible beast raised its ugly head in the midst of a mighty working of God?

• Religious hypocrisy caused by a serious heart condition. Isa 29:13, Jeremiah 17: 9,10

III. What is the story behind this story that confirms the Pharisees religious hypocrisy?• See. Ex 30:17-21, Num 30:1• See also Ex 20:12, Lev 20:9

IV. What are some symptoms of a heart problem?

A. Condemnation of othersB. No awareness of our own sinC. No remorse for our own sinD. No action sought to rectify our sin

V. What must we seek in order to be put right?

• See Psalm 51:10, I John 1:8