Mark 7 - Praying God's Word

Please read Mark 7.

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Meditate on verse 9.

He (Jesus) was saying to them,

“You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God

 in order to keep your tradition.”

The Pharisees considered themselves experts in God’s Law, and in their prideful zeal, they added to and changed God’s Word to fit what they wanted to teach. Jesus sharply rebuked such arrogant behavior, calling them hypocrites whose hearts were far from the LORD because they neglected God’s commandments and taught their manmade precepts as scriptural doctrine.

What about you? Have you compromised God’s Word for the sake of the traditions of your family, friends, and the world? The Bible counters culture; do not be tempted to change Scripture to fit the culture.

The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;

the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

—Psalm 19:8

Let God’s Word change your mindset, enlighten your worldview, and create your traditions.

Pray Mark 7:14, 32, and 37 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, help ________ and me listen to You and understand.

We implore You to lay Your hand on us.

We will be utterly astonished and say, ‘You do all things well.’

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell