Defilement from Within (Mark 7:9–23) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon addresses the dangers of legalism, specifically focusing on how human traditions can distort God's commands, as seen in Mark 7:14-23 where Jesus rebukes those who disregard God's law for their own traditions. It highlights that true defilement comes not from external things, but from the evil thoughts and actions originating from within the heart. The takeaway is to understand that genuine righteousness comes from God's grace through faith, not from adhering to man-made rules or finding loopholes in divine law.