Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 15:1-9
by: Katie Brown.
The Pharisees attempted to call out the disciples for not washing their hands before they ate, which was a manmade tradition of the time. Jesus responded by revealing their hypocrisy in following such small rules while breaking God’s commandments. If you give all your extra money to the church, but are neglecting your parents who need help, then you are not following God’s Commandment. An earthly tradition should never go before God’s Commandments. We are to follow God’s Law to honor our parents out of a spirit of worship and gratitude for God’s infinite love for us.