Traditions Vs Commandments

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 15: 1-20

 

The Pharisees were picking on nitty-gritties rather than focus on the more important matters; so much so that they have been diverted from the REAL issues that matter. They soon became spiritually blind as they focussed on the visible rather than God's commandments. They emphasized on issues that become traditions rather than the TRUTH which is God's commandments.

 

LESSON POINT: (Observation) True Values

It is easy to stray from God's commandments if ..

a) we do not know them

b) we do not understand them

c) we do not apply/practise them

d) we do not have them as TOP priority in our lives

 

without the above, we would make up our own VALUES and PRIORITIES to pass on to children.

 

TRUTH: (Application) ~ Practise God's Commandment

When God's commandment is practised regularly, it cleanses the soul and spirit. This is where DAILY DEVOTIONS are so CRUCIAL to God's people. We sit at His feet to learn what PLEASES Him and learn HOW to FOCUS on Him.

 

 

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 15:6,8,9,17-20

 

God does not want LIP SERVICE and HAND SERVICE (sacrifices) but a contrite HEART from His people.  How can the Heart be cleansed and filled with God's word and will if there is no deep relationship with Him through His word?

 

ACTIVITY:

 

Have the children identify TRADITIONS in their lives (having CNY dinners etc) versus God's commandments (10 commandments). Check if each tradition honors God or not; throw away traditions that do not please God.

 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, in everything I do or practise, please let it be of YOUR commandments and not tradition that displease You. Amen.