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entered into the kingdom of the heavens themselves, nor allowed the common people,
who desired to enter, to do so.
While it is of the utmost importance to realize the dispensational setting and bearing
of this parable, it is essential to our joy and peace that we take to heart the solemn
teaching for ourselves. May we remember that the mere observance of ceremonies is
nothing. Love is the fulfilling of the law. Our walk is to be "in love." Let us take heed
and beware of the "leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees."
Matt. 15:
10. And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:
11. Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this
defileth a man.
12. Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they
heard this saying?
13. But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.
14. Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into
the ditch.
15. Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.
16. And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?
17. Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out
into the draught?
18. But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
19. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness,
blasphemies:
20. These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.