Tradition and true faith from the teachings of Jesus. Traditions can both enrich and hinder our spiritual lives. Jesus calls us to focus on the condition of our hearts rather than outward rituals.Sermon NotesMark 7:1 - 4 Pharisees observing traditionsMark 7:5 Pharisees and scribes criticize Jesus’ disciples for not following tradition of washingMark 7:6 – 8 Jesus states that prophesy has been fulfilledMark 7:9 – 13 Jesus gives examples how they have set aside God’s word for their traditionsMark 7:14 & 15 Jesus teaches the crowd what defiles a personMark 7:17 – 23 Disciples do not understand so Jesus teaches them further on it is what comes out of you not what goes into you