Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:3 – “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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| Ephesians 4:3 |
Text: Matthew 15:2-20 – Here, Jesus Christ answered a question asked Him by the scribes and Pharisees. Jesus took His time to straighten things pertaining to their traditions and God’s commandments.
They asked Jesus, “why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders?”
Jesus answered with this question, “why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” – Read Matthew 15:2-20 to see how Jesus dealt with the question in full.
Intro
In our world today, there are various beliefs and Christian sects claiming their loyalty to the Almighty God, however, taking a keen look at them, you will discover they are filled with fallacy, human (ungodly) insight and devilish origination.
The union of the body of Christ that is true should never be at the sacrifice of loyalty to God. Read Galatians 5:13.
Disloyalty to our Lord and Saviour means denying of OR subtracting from the complete counsel of God’s word – so, we have to be watchful/careful of the kind of culture/belief we imbibe which might be subtly cogent enough to douse our loyalty to God without even realizing.
Facts About Culture
- Transmitted from generation to generation by means of learning
- Structure of shared beliefs, customs, values, behaviours that members of a society use to survive with one another and the world
- Embodies our beliefs
- Changes continuously
- Expressed through symbols like music, art and dance
- It can give people a sense of belonging as well as sense of security and safety
Facts About Beliefs
- Something you regard to being true
- Most are formed at a very early age in our lives and based on our environment
- Opinions/conclusions we draw from our experiences
- Cannot be proven scientifically
- People’s beliefs can be strongly influenced by their culture, upbringing and personal experiences
