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The Fatal Flaw of Religion

Book of Matthew
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the fatal flaw of religion - book of matthew - Lesson #58


Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon: May 26, 2019

Summary: Religion cannot cure defiled hearts.

Key Verse:  “"But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person.'"  - Matthew 15:18

Bible Reading:  "10 And he called the people to him and said to them, “Hear and understand: 11 it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.” 12 Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” 13 He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. 14 Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” 15 But Peter said to him, “Explain the parable to us.” 16 And he said, “Are you also still without understanding? 17 Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the stomach and is expelled? 18 But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. 20 These are what defile a person. But to eat with unwashed hands does not defile anyone.”  - Matthew 15:10-20

Message Outline:
  1. The Human Heart is Defiled  (verses  10-11)
    1. An important lesson (verse 10)
    2. Religion can only change an exterior (verse 11)
    3. The real problem is the defiled heart (verse 12)
  2. The Human Heart can only Change with New Life (verses 12-14)
    1. This truth offends the religious (verse 12)
    2. God must give new life (verse 13)
    3. Religion will lead many to hell (verse 14)
  3. ​The Human Heart, Without New Life, Defiles  (verses 15-20)
    1. Humans should know this (verses 15-16)
    2. External stimuli cannot change what is within (verse 17)
    3. What is in a person defiles a person's life (verses 18-20)
Important Takeaway:  We needed a sacrifice to gain eternal life and Jesus has provided it for us.

Reflection Questions:  Are you trusting in Jesus to be your sacrifice?
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