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External vs. Internal: True Defilement Comes from the Heart

Ryan Hawkins
Ryan Hawkins
Senior Pastor
October 13, 2024
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Matthew 15:10-20
External vs. Internal: True Defilement Comes from the Heart

Jesus clarifies to the people that true defilement isn't about man-made rules. Nor is "ceremonial cleanness" based on rules from the Old Testament anymore. Rather, true defilement comes from the heart.

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