Scene 1: The Pharisees and scribes

A. Jewish Purity Laws
Matthew 15:2

B. The Difference Between Religious Righteousness & Heart Righteousness

Matthew 15:6

Matthew 15:8-9 (cf. Isaiah 29:13)

Scene 2: The Disciples

Matthew 15:10-11

Matthew 15:18

For out of the heart (Matthew 15:19)
• Evil thoughts
• Murder
• Adultery
• Sexual immorality
• Theft
• False witness
• Slander

Sin lurking in our hearts…
• Greed → Elevation of Self
• Pride → Self-Glorifying
• Unbelief → Self Protection

Scene 3: The Canaanite Woman

Matthew 15:28

Gospel = transformed hearts and minds

Discipleship = daily, moment by moment application of Gospel truths

Antidotes
• Shame → Confession & Accountability
• Anger → Forgiveness
• Greed → Generosity
• Pride → Humility
• Unbelief → read, memorize, meditate, pray, journal