Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study What’s Really in Your Heart? | The Gospels | Mark 7:1–23
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Jan 28, 2026 A fresh look at ritual versus real faith, as Jesus confronts religious hypocrisy. A discussion of traditions that let people dodge moral duty. Exploration of where true defilement comes from and how the heart shapes words and actions. A call to examine whether life shows Spirit-fruit or hidden deception.
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Elf Scene Illustrates Deception
- Jensen recalls watching Elf with his family and loving Buddy's confrontation of a fake Santa.
- The scene illustrates how confronting deception can feel both comedic and serious.
Deception Patterns From Eden Onward
- Jensen connects Satan's deception in Genesis to a long-running strategy of pulling hearts away from God.
- The devil plants mistrust, then people add to the lie and compound the deception.
Lip Service Versus Heart Obedience
- Jesus accuses the Pharisees of honoring God with their lips while their hearts are far from him.
- Human traditions can replace God's commands when people prioritize rules over love and service.