Human Traditions vs God's Holy Word

I. The Complaint of the Jews (vv. 1-5)
A. Their Motivation (v. 1)
B. Their Observation (v. 2)
C. The Explanation (vv. 3-4)
D. Their Question (v. 5)

II. The Response of Jesus (vv. 6-13)
A. Counterfeit Living (vv. 6-7)

Doctrine: Sin of Hypocrisy

1. It makes our worship unacceptable to The Lord.
2. It makes our zeal phony.
3. It nothing more than an activity of self-righteousness.

B. Confused Loyalty (vv. 8-13)
1. Truth Stated (vv. 8-9)
2. Truth Illustrated (v. 10)

Uses:

1. God is concerned with real sincerity not religious show.
2. God is concerned with character not reputation.
3. We see how much this sickens The Lord.