V1-29 Sources of Deception
What are some sources of human deception? Are human traditions always bad? Why might people prefer traditions over God’s commandments? And how can we remain faithful to God and avoid falling victim to deception? These are just some of the questions to consider in this week's edition of the Walking Talking Bible Project.
Bible Passages
The following Scripture quotations from The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) are provided for your convenience. Please feel free to use the Bible and translation of your choice.
Memory Passage: Mark 7:8
Mark 7:8
8 You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”
Connection Passage #1: Mark 7:13
Mark 7:13
13 Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”
Connection Passage #2: Matthew 23:23
Matthew 23:23
23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
Connection Passage #3: Colossians 2:8
Colossians 2:8
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
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WTBP Introduction and Brief Overview
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Berean Standard Bible (BSB).