Mark 7:8

"They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights that external religious practices and teachings based on human traditions are insufficient for true worship. It emphasizes that genuine devotion requires adherence to God's will rather than following man-made rules.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. Laying aside. Rejecting, or making it give place to traditions; considering the traditions as superior in authority to the Divine law. This was the uniform doctrine of the Pharisees. See Mt 15:1-9. The tradition of men. What has been handed down by men, or what rests solely on their authority. {p} "For laying aside" Isa 1:12 __________________________________________________________________

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